What is a respite care plan?
Respite care can step in and offer bespoke care on a temporary, short-term basis.
Respite care is perfect if your primary caregiver has taken a well-earned break or has recently become ill. Helping Hands can step in and provide an expert caregiver in their place so you will always have support. Our carers help with general housekeeping, preparing healthy meals and running errands you need an extra hand with. Our respite care is from seven days for live-in care and from 30 minutes for visiting care. In the case of an emergency, we endeavour to be at your doorstep within 24 hours!
Why should I have a respite care plan?
Respite care is great if you're looking for interim support after being in the hospital.
If you need help getting back on your feet after a spell in the hospital, our respite care can aid your rehabilitation. Respite care is great if you’re looking for someone to temporarily take the reins while you concentrate on getting better. Our nursing care means your medical needs are provided for like medication administration, catheter and stoma care, ventilation care and more. Personal care can aid with continence care, washing and dressing so that you can remain comfortable and dignified.
Do I need a care plan?
Our respite care plan may be the perfect choice for you if you feel you need support with the following:
What should an effective respite care plan include?
Here is what can be included in your respite care plan:
Nursing care
Our nursing care can provide clinical attention for people with complex healthcare conditions. Trained by registered nurses, our carers can support those with a range of clinical needs.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping includes keeping your home clean, tidy and safe while running any necessary errands. Our carers can prepare healthy meals for you whilst keeping an eye on the day-to-day of home-based tasks.
Companionship
Our carers are wonderful, friendly people who have a passion for helping others. We handpick our carers to match your personality and interests so you gain a trusted carer and companion in your home.
Condition-led care
We can support specific conditions such as cancer, strokes, brain injuries, and Parkinson’s amongst many more. We get to know you and your condition so we can personalise our care approach.
Personal care
We can help with discreet and personal care like washing, grooming, dressing and continence care. We help with your hygiene and appearance so that you can continue living life with dignity and comfort.
Care at home
We bring health care to your doorstep, wherever you are. We have over 150 branches across the UK and endeavour to be accessible to everyone. This way, you can get the care you need while staying at home.
Visiting to live-in care
Respite care can vary on how often you see your carer. We offer visiting care which can be on a regular basis for as little as 30 minutes a week to longer. Our live-in care offers 24/7 support at all times.
Elderly support
We can specifically help with age-related frailties such as mobility decline, a healthy daily routine and dementia. We can add light exercises into your daily routine and help implement walking aids and stairlifts.
How I can create my own care plan
We can tailor a care plan for respite care to suit you! We offer live in care, visiting care and respite personal care to fit around your schedule. From general housekeeping and stepping in for your primary caregiver to helping you rehabilitate with a medically trained eye, our carers are superbly qualified to handle your unique needs at home. With our respite care, you can be assured that our care plans can fit around you and your schedule so you can enjoy a hassle-free approach to your healthcare.
Here are the steps to take to receive personal care:
Speak to our team
Call our team of experts to discuss your options and ask us any questions.
Free home care assessment
Your local Helping Hands manager will visit you to learn about the type of carer you’re after.
Find your carer
We’ll pair you with a carer who meets your wishes and has the skills and experience for your needs.
3 simple steps…
How Helping Hands can help
At Helping Hands, we pride ourselves on our ability to be adaptable to your needs. We can offer care as a live-in, visiting or respite basis.
Visiting care
Live-in care
A fully regulated home care provider
Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
This means we need to consistently meet high standards and are monitored by our regulators.
