Barnes respite support from Helping Hands
When you have a permanent carer, it’s essential that they get time to rest and recharge so that they’re always at their best to care for you. Respite care at home can be the perfect solution to cover their break and prevent you from having to relocate to a care home, but you’ll want to know that you’re receiving temporary care from a company with plenty of experience. At Helping Hands we’ve been supporting people in their own homes since 1989 and our amazing carers regularly go above and beyond to ensure that you live your best life at home, including our dedicated Barnes care team.
Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.
Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
Discover why thousands of families trust us for personalised home care across England and Wales.
Supporting people living in Barnes
While we do not have a physical branch in Barnes, care in the area is coordinated by our Richmond branch, working with carers who support people across the local community.
Christien Ingrosso
Area Care Manager
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Paul Sewell
Head of Operations
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Matt Bristow
Divisional Director
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What is respite care?
Respite care can be necessary when you have been in hospital and need some extra support to get you back on your feet, if your regular carer needs a break covered or when your family want to go on holiday. It is temporary, short-term care, usually for a week or two, but can be for longer if your circumstances warrant it.

When to choose respite care
Receiving your respite care at home means you get to remain in the place you love, knowing that your usual routine will be followed to the letter. If you’ve been in hospital or unwell, you may need some extra help at home just until you’re fully recovered and visiting or live-in respite care from Helping Hands will ensure that you are cared for to the very highest standards. Even in an emergency, we will endeavour to have a carer with you at home within 24 hours, meaning that you and your loved ones can be reassured that you’re receiving the care you need.

Respite care services tailored to you
Whether you choose visiting care, which can see our carers with you from 30 minutes per week up to as many hours as you need them, or live-in-care where a carer will reside in your home with you. Your bespoke package of care will ensure that your routine is always respected and delivered exactly as you want, and your personalised support plan will detail your care perfectly. Carers can support you with every aspect of your daily routine, including personal care, medication, mobility, meal preparation, housework, laundry and accessing the community.

Qualified respite carers in Barnes
Our carers are amazing, and we feel that way because we know how hard they work to support our customers at home on a daily basis. They are the centre of our business and because we want them to look after you well, we do the same for them. They receive training when they start with us and regular opportunities to update their skills and also seek promotion, but we also appreciate that they have to be the right person for the job. To ensure this, we make sure they have natural compassion and empathy before we take them on, and thoroughly check their background and screen them through the DBS so we know they’re suitable to enter your home. We’re also fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales, so you and your loved ones can be confident that we’ll always deliver the highest standards of care.
If you would like to learn more about care at home in the Barnes area, our customer care team are available seven days a week to talk to you. Alternatively, you can contact us via our website, and we’ll be happy to call you back.
Contact usNot sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.
Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
Discover why thousands of families trust us for personalised home care across England and Wales.
FAQs
Respite care provides short-term support at home, either planned in advance or arranged at short notice, when extra help is needed. It can cover recovery after a hospital stay or illness, or step in temporarily while your usual carer or family member takes a break.
It suits people in Barnes who need temporary support after surgery or illness, families whose regular caregiver needs time to rest, and anyone who wants reassurance that a loved one is safe and supported while they take a short break.
Your carer can help with personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, light household tasks, mobility support and companionship, all built around your usual routine rather than a fixed schedule.
The cost of respite care depends on the type and level of support needed. Barnes visiting care starts from £32.40 per hour, while respite live-in care starts from £345 per week. We’ll always explain costs clearly before care begins.
Yes. Our Barnes respite care is regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and every carer is trained, vetted and DBS-checked before they start.
Respite care can often be arranged quickly, including at short notice. Call our Barnes team to discuss your situation and we’ll talk you through timings.
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Opening times
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Monday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |