Respite care in Guildford

When should I choose respite care, and what can a carer help with?

Ensuring that all carers – whether paid or unpaid – are able to get some time off is an important aspect of caring. It can be a demanding job and having a break is important. Here at Helping Hands, we can provide excellent, compassionate respite care, with a focus on kindness, and keeping transitions seamless. If you or your loved one are in the Guildford area, our team of professional respite carers can help with every aspect of your daily routine; both in the short-term or longer-term.

Why you may need Guildford respite care

Whether you’re elderly and living with frailties, or you’ve been in hospital for a while, our respite care team is ready and waiting to cover any time off that regular carers need. You may have family carers who need a well-deserved holiday for instance; having respite care will ensure your support continues without disruption.

Our fantastic Guildford home care team are available to cover for carers’ respite periods, whether it is planned or short notice. Our expert team members are chosen especially for their professional skills as well as sunny personalities, making the respite experience as pleasant for everyone as possible.

The benefits of respite care at home

Our respite care team is on hand to cover any respite time that you or your carer needs, easily adapting to suit your circumstances and carefully following your care plan. We’ll ensure that your routine remains unchanged and all of your needs are met, for however long we’re supporting you. Our visiting or live-in care will ensure your practical and emotional needs are met, including medication administration, personal and continence care, meal preparation, housework, and companionship.

Choosing Helping Hands for respite care

We only provide person-centred care at Helping Hands, treating every customer as an individual, and tailoring the services that we provide according to their needs. We can arrange for visiting care for just several days, through to longer-term live-in carers who are available to help 24-hours a day. The kindness of our carers ensures that friendships are built, and no awkwardness exists when your carer comes to your home. Our carers can help outside of the home too, getting the food shopping done for instance, or supporting you to attend appointments and activities.

Our expert respite carers in Guildford

All of our care staff complete initial and continued training, are DBS checked, and receive round-the-clock support when they need it. We feel proud that we have the best care staff in the industry, and we believe that looking after them the way they look after you keeps their motivation high. We are proud of the work that our care team in Guildford makes to the lives of some many customers, and no matter how long you need us for you’ll always feel prioritised and at the centre of your care.

How much does Respite care cost in Guildford?

We’ll design you a personalised quote for the package of care you require, whether you need visiting care, live-in care, or both. To give you some idea of what you’ll likely be paying though, our services begin at the following rates.

Visiting respite care

Visiting care allows you to receive person-centred care in the comfort of your home, on a schedule of visits designed around your needs. Costs start from £32.40 per hour

With each visit, you will also be charged £4.50 to cover your carer’s travel costs.

Live-in respite care

If you wish to have 24-hour care on a temporary basis, you can receive live-in respite care from £345 per day.