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Respite Care
Compassionate, responsive respite care – whenever and wherever you need it.
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is care offered on a temporary basis for those in need. This could be due to acute illness or injury, supporting with additional care needs or to give family carers some relief.
We understand how emotionally and physically challenging it can be to care for someone you love. Our sensitive respite care support is tailored to you and your loved one, taking into account your unique needs and concerns.
Respite care can be offered on a one-off or more frequent basis, depending on your situation.
What are the benefits of respite care?
Caring for a loved one alone is a huge responsibility which often takes priority over everything else in a carer’s life. Whilst they do an incredible job of looking after the person in need, many carers struggle to ensure that their own needs are met and as a result, their wellbeing suffers.
Caring for someone you love can lead to exhaustion and burn-out – so it’s important to notice when you might need to take a break. Making use of a respite care service enables carers to get some rest, relief and breathing space – as well as ensuring they can attend to their own needs such as satisfying work commitments, keeping appointments, attending special occasions and going on holiday.
Respite care can be beneficial in many ways, including:
- Care tailored completely to your loved one’s needs
- Offering peace of mind that your loved one is being well cared for and supported at home
- Ensuring your loved one can stay in their own home whilst you take a break, or if you go away for an extended period such as a holiday
- Giving you the option to take a rest from caring whenever needed
- Enabling you to ‘try out’ professional care support and easing a transition into further professional care provision
- Enabling your loved one to continue living at home independently or with you for longer
Our respite care is delivered by highly trained and experienced care professionals who are matched to you and your loved one, so that you can be sure they’re receiving the same standard of care and compassionate support at home.
Is respite care right for me?
Respite care can benefit absolutely anyone who is living with care needs, as well as people caring for loved ones.
People who may benefit the most from respite care include:
- Family members who are fully responsible for caring for a loved one
- Those who need additional support to stay safe and well at home following illness or injury
- Couples where one person cares for the other on a full-time basis
If you’re considering respite care but aren’t sure whether it’s the right fit for you, get in touch with our team today who will be happy to support you.
Respite Care FAQs
Anyone in need can access respite care. When you contact us, we’ll ask you a few questions and arrange a meeting to help us understand your needs in more detail and suggest the right type of care that’s suited to you.
Respite care is versatile and can support with a variety of needs such as companionship, home care, personal care and dementia care.
Carers often need respite at short notice – so we do try to accommodate last-minute requests. There is however a process for new clients which we follow to ensure that we are able to deliver the highest standard of care which is tailored to your needs.
Once you are on board with us, we’ll meet to discuss your needs further and learn how we can provide you with the support you need.
Care costs vary from person to person depending on their unique requirements. Respite care is usually charged by the hour or per visit depending on your needs.
If you have any questions or concerns about care costs or funding care, please take a look at our Resources page or contact our team for tailored advice.
Respite care is flexible by nature – so it can be offered on a one-off basis or be accessed more regularly if needed.
If you do find that you are requesting respite care more frequently, our team can discuss other care options with you which may be more suitable and cost-effective.
If you’re interested in respite care and would like to learn more, please get in touch with our friendly team today. They’ll be on-hand to answer any questions you have, and can advise and guide you based on your own personal situation.
When you’re ready, we’ll meet with you and your loved one and put together a personalised care plan, matching you with a care professional who perfectly suits your needs.
