Respite care in Dorset
Dorset respite support from Helping Hands
Respite care is short-term support while your regular carer is taking a well-earned break, or your family are not available. This could be because they are going on holiday or they need some time to recharge and relax, away from their caring responsibilities. Across Dorset, our local care teams are available to support you on either a visiting or live-in basis, depending on your requirements, such as assisted living, support with types of dementia, and nursing care.
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When to choose respite care
Respite care is ideal for when your regular caregiver needs a break, or you need support on a short-term basis. There could be various reasons why you need respite support, for instance if you’ve had an accident, you’ve been discharged from hospital early, you’re recovering from surgery, or the care you currently receive is not enough for a worsening condition.
Respite care services tailored to you
A respite carer will support you so that you continue to live as independently as possible in the home you love. That way, your care continues seamlessly without you needing to uproot and move into a residential home, even for a short while. Our packages of care are designed individually for our customers, meaning that you get tailored care and support with your personal care, medication, meal preparation, housework, and with every other aspect of your daily routine.
Qualified respite carers in Dorset
At Helping Hands, we employ only the most compassionate people across Dorset who will provide the highest levels of support for our customers, every single day. Once working for us we build on their existing skills and equip them with new ones, that will see our customers’ needs supported constantly. Our training and development has been honed by our care experts and is constantly updated as industry needs change, meaning carers and managers across the county are equipped with the latest skills. We’ve provided home care in Dorset and respite care for thousands of people in varying circumstances over the last three decades, and because all our care delivery is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission, you and your loved ones can trust us to do as we promise.
If you or your loved ones are looking for respite care you can call our friendly customer care team seven days a week, to have all of your questions answered. Alternatively, you can request a call back at a time that suits you or talk to us via our web chat service. You can also pop into any of our branches across Dorset, and if you’d like to find the one nearest to you, please check here.
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 Dorset 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. Dorset 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 Dorset 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 Dorset team to discuss your situation and we’ll talk you through timings.
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| 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 |