High quality care in East Sussex from Helping Hands
Respite care is short-term support that can be for a few days or weeks until you’re fully recovered, or when loved ones need a break. Having to move out of your beloved home and into temporary respite support would be unsettling at the best of times, so having to do it while you’re not feeling well would be terribly stressful. Avoid having to do so by having respite care from Helping Hands, wherever you are in East Sussex. We’re considered the respite home care experts because we’ve been delivering exceptional care in our customers’ homes since 1989. And because our visiting care and live-in respite care are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales, you and your loved ones can be fully confident in the service we deliver.
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Talk to us today, online or over the phone, to have all your questions about respite care in East Sussex answered.
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When to choose respite care
You may be living with a complex condition that requires around the clock support, or you may require some occasional companionship and help around the house, but however we can support you we’ll be there when you need us. You may already have a carer who is due a well-earned break or your family might be the people who give you daily support. They will also need a break from time to time so we could support you at home while they enjoy a holiday. Knowing you’ll be in good hands will mean they can relax and make the most of their break.

Expert care tailored to your needs
Your daily needs will always be our focus at Helping Hands, keeping you at the centre of your care experience at all times, while our amazing carers work tirelessly to make sure you live as independently as possible for as long as you need us. We design your care package around your daily routine and make sure that it’s flexible to change if your needs do, and your personalised support plan will contain detail on just how you like things done. This could be with your housework, personal care, meal preparation, mobility, or so much more. We even offer emergency care if you need us in a hurry.

Qualified carers providing respite care in East Sussex
Our carers are very special people, and we make that happen by only employing applicants who share our ethos for delivering quality care. Since we were established, we’ve focussed on person-centred support at all times, keeping our customers in control of their own lives and care experience. Whether our carers are new to the industry or have years of experience, we equip them with the same skills and knowledge so that we can guarantee a consistency of care you just don’t get anywhere else. And because our branch network is fully owned and managed by us – we don’t sell franchises like other care companies – you’ll always be reassured that we’ve got your needs at the forefront of whatever we do for you.
Talk to us today, online or over the phone, to have all your questions about respite care in East Sussex answered. Alternatively, you can have a chat with your local branch team or arrange a call back for a time more convenient to you.
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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 East Sussex 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. East Sussex 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 East Sussex 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 East Sussex 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 |