Penrith respite support from Helping Hands
At Helping Hands, we’ve been helping people to live more confidently, independently and comfortably in the secure and familiar environment of their own home since 1989. In that time, it’s safe to say we’ve become experts in allowing people to enjoy the best possible quality of life through our holistic, person-centred home care. One of the many home care services that we offer is respite care, which provides you with the opportunity to have a Helping Hands carer within your home when you find yourself needing a bit of extra help at short notice. Our Penrith home care team provide compassionate, CQC-regulated respite support to people with all types and levels of needs.
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Supporting people living in Penrith
While we do not have a physical branch in Penrith, care in the area is coordinated by our Blackpool branch, working with carers who support people across the local community.
Adam Wilkins
Divisional Director
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Alexandra Flynn
Branch Care Manager
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When to choose respite care
When you find yourself requiring additional care support at very short notice, you may wish to consider respite care from your local Helping Hands care team in Penrith. You can’t always anticipate when you might need to arrange additional support – perhaps you’ve been discharged from hospital earlier than expected, or you’ve had a fall and aren’t as mobile as you normally are. Whatever your reason for needing respite care, we’re normally able to provide you with one of our superb, fully-trained carers within 24 hours of your initial phone call. Our carers will come to your home and provide you with all the help you need to manage from day to day, meaning you’ll be able to devote your time and energy to making a proper recovery or doing the things you enjoy.

Respite care services tailored to you
One of the reasons our care services are so popular is because we make sure every customer receives a package of support that is completely tailored to their personal needs and preferences, and that’s no different with our respite care. Your local care manager in Penrith will make sure they fully understand your care needs and the way you like things to be done around the home, so that the transition of care will be completely seamless and you’ll continue to receive the excellent support you’re used to.

Qualified respite carers in Penrith
Opting for respite care can be a daunting step, as there’s so much uncertainty surrounding what your care will look like, who your carer will be, and whether you’ll need to undergo a major change in your way of life. However, with a Helping Hands carer, you can have full confidence that you’ll receive compassionate, consistently excellent care from carers who are fully qualified and equipped to support people with a wide range of needs. Every single one of our carers, without exception, is recruited, vetted, trained and employed by us, providing you and the family with a guarantee of excellence and full peace of mind.
If you’d like to find out more about respite care in Penrith, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly customer support team today. They’re available to talk to seven days a week, and will always be happy to assist with any queries you may have. Alternatively, you can contact us via the form on our website if you’d prefer to arrange a callback at a time that better suits you.
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.
Branch information
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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 |