Respite care

Respite care is a short-term passage of care, often for one to two weeks, from a carer who is different from your usual provider.

These respite breaks can be both planned or unplanned depending on circumstances, and can take place in your own home. Everybody needs some time for themselves, even more so when they care for someone else. This is where respite care can be integral to you and your carer’s routine. Typically, this will be done to give your current carer a well-needed break from their duties.

Whether it’s covering a two-week holiday, a short break, or needed because of sickness or a family emergency, we’re here when you need us. We offer one-to-one care from skilled professionals trained on our Skills for Care endorsed training programme.

Respite care is temporary care for elders or individuals when their normal carers are not available.

Respite care, or a carers respite, is typically used as part of recovery after an accident, illness or surgery when regular carers need a break, or additional specialised support is required.

This temporary arrangement is offered by trained carers for numerous care types including assisted living, residential care, types of dementia care and nursing care. Respite care is also available for elderly people or those that need extra support following an operation or illness.

We understand the strain you are under

Caring for another person can be physically and mentally demanding, and much more than purely handling the day-to-day tasks.

Especially when caring for long periods at a time, the emotional strain can take its toll. Respite care provides your main carer with a temporary break while ensuring your care needs are met. The types of respite care available will ensure that those receiving care will have their requirements met by our expert carers and management team, whilst you look after yourself.

Unlike an average homecare agency, our service is fully managed, and overseen by a dedicated team of senior carers and managers.

Costs of live-in respite care

Live-in care can be arranged for a minimum of two weeks. The prices start from £370 per day for a unique package of support with a dedicated live-in carer able to help with standard visiting and elderly care, up to more complex conditions such as dementia care.

This price includes having a locally based manager to arrange and coordinate the support you receive and handle any queries or concerns.

If you need live-in care for more than 28 days, our weekly prices for live-in care apply.

When you are caring for someone else it is essential that you get the opportunity to take regular breaks.

However, taking a break can also make you worry about your financial status; after all, if you’re not caring for the person, does that mean you can still receive your carer’s allowance and other benefits?

According to Age UK, it can be a complicated process so it’s a good idea to seek some advice from the Carer’s Allowance Unit on the government website, as while “The basic rule is that you can continue to receive your Carer’s Allowance for up to four weeks in any six-month period if you have a break from caring”, there are special rules that will need to be followed.