Respite Care

Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but everyone needs time to rest and recharge. Our respite care service provides flexible, temporary support, giving family members and regular carers peace of mind while ensuring their loved one continues to receive personalised support at home.

Whether you need cover for a few hours, a weekend away, a holiday, or while you attend appointments, we'll help you find the right self-employed service provider to step in.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care provides short-term support when a regular carer is unavailable or taking a well-deserved break. It offers continuity, helping to maintain familiar routines while giving family carers the confidence to take time for themselves.

Support can include:

• Personal care and daily routines

• Companionship and meaningful conversation

• Preparing meals and light household tasks

• Medication reminders

• Mobility support

• Trips into the community or accompanying clients to appointments

Flexible Support Around Your Needs

Every family is different, which is why respite care can be arranged to suit your circumstances. Whether you need support for a few hours each week, several days, overnight stays, or longer-term cover, we'll introduce you to a self-employed service provider who matches your needs and preferences.

Choosing the Right Care

We know that arranging support for yourself or a loved one can feel like a big step, especially if it's the first time. That's why your local Branch Manager will visit you at home for a complimentary consultation, taking the time to get to know you, understand the support you're looking for, and answer any questions you may have.

Whether you're unsure how many hours of support you need, what visits might look like, or simply want to understand the process, your Branch Manager will guide you through every step and explain realistic timescales for getting support in place.

Once they have a clear understanding of your needs, they'll carefully consider the self-employed Service Providers in your local network and make a personalised introduction based on the support you require, your personality, interests, preferences, and availability.

When they've found a suitable match, your Branch Manager will accompany the Service Provider to meet you in your home. This gives you the opportunity to get to know one another, discuss how you'd like your visits to work, talk through the support you'll receive, and agree a schedule that suits you.

Finding the right person is important. If, for any reason, you don't feel the match is quite right, simply let your Branch Manager know. They'll work with you to introduce another suitable Service Provider until you've found someone you're happy with.