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Respite care
Looking after someone you love is hard work. Respite care gives you a proper break while we look after them at home.
What is respite care?
Respite care, sometimes called replacement care, steps in while a family carer takes time off. That might be a few hours to see friends, a weekend away, a holiday, or time to recover if you’re unwell yourself.
Your relative stays at home, with their own routine, and a carer from our team looks after them just as you would. Taking a break isn’t selfish. It helps you carry on caring without burning out.
We can plan respite well in advance, and we’ll do our best to help at short notice when something unexpected comes up.
How we can help
While you’re away, we can cover everything you normally do, including:
- Personal careWashing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- MedicationMaking sure medicines are taken correctly and on time.
- Getting aboutHelp with walking and transfers, and reducing the risk of falls.
- CompanyConversation, activities and time together, so they don’t feel alone.
- MealsCooking nutritious meals and helping with eating if needed.
- Around the houseLight housework, laundry and keeping things tidy.
- Specialist needsSupport for people with dementia, disabilities or complex health conditions.
- Trips outAppointments, shopping or social outings.
- Overnight and 24-hour coverSomeone there through the night or around the clock if needed.
- A smooth handoverKeeping you updated, and handing back to you smoothly when you return.
Planning a break, or already running on empty? Call us and we’ll talk through how respite care could work for your family.
Other care we offer
Not sure what kind of care you need?
That’s what the free consultation is for. Give us a call and we’ll talk it through.