Domiciliary care
Respite care at home
Planned short-term support at home so family and unpaid carers can take a break without worrying about what happens next.
Overview
About respite care
Caring for someone you love is rewarding and exhausting in equal measure. Respite care is planned support that steps into the routine you already have, so you can rest, work, travel or simply have an afternoon back.
Because the support happens at home, the person you care for stays in familiar surroundings. We spend time understanding the routine first, so the days you are away feel as close to normal as possible.
What it covers
What this support can include
- Planned cover for part of a day, a full day or a longer period
- Continuation of existing routines, meals and medication timings
- Personal care and daily living support during the break
- Company and reassurance while you are away
- A written handover of how the time went
- Repeat arrangements for regular breaks
Who it suits
Who this is often right for
- Family carers who need planned time off
- Carers balancing work with caring commitments
- Families arranging a holiday or a hospital appointment of their own
- Households who want a trial period of support before deciding on more
How we work
Our approach
Learn the routine first
We ask you to walk us through the day in detail so nothing important is missed while you are away.
Planned, not last minute
Respite works best when it is booked ahead. We will always be honest about what we can cover and when.
A proper handover
You come back to a clear account of what happened, not a guess.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Related support
Other ways we can help at home
Speak to us
Talk to our care team
If you are unsure where to start, a short conversation is usually the quickest way to find out whether we can help.