Respite care in Southend-on-Sea
Southend on Sea respite support from Helping Hands
Southend on Sea, or Southend, is the 7th most densely populated area in the UK outside of London and is a charming coastal town. We know how much you love your home and how much you want to stay there, even when receiving care. With Helping Hands, we bring expert home care right to your doorstep, so you won’t have to leave. We’re regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) so we’re always on top of our game and offering the best of care. With over 150 branches in the UK and over 35 years of experience, we’re perfecting and growing our home care every day.
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Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
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Supporting people living in Southend-on-Sea
Janet Payne
Branch Care Manager
In my role, I am committed to delivering exceptional service and care, fostering positive relationships with customers and their families. Driven by targets, I always...
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Angie Austin
Area Care Manager
Hello, my name is Angie and I am the branch care manager for the Brentwood branch. I am married and we have 3 fur-babies. My...
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Paul Sewell
Head of Operations
Paul Sewell is the Head of Operations for East.
Matt Bristow
Divisional Director
As the Divisional Director, it is my role to lead a hugely skilled care team operating in London, Essex and the South East, ensuring the...
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When to choose respite care
Respite care is perfect if your primary caregiver is perhaps on a well-earned break or has come down with an illness. We’re here to step in and take the reins while they’re away so you don’t miss a beat in your care. Respite care is also a good idea if you have had a spell in the hospital and need some help getting back on your feet. We can help with your rehabilitation and handle the day-to-day tasks you may struggle with, such as housekeeping, preparing healthy meals and running any errands. We will help create a daily routine for you that helps get you out and about in the Southend community.
Respite care services tailored to you
We will get to know you and your condition so that we can work out how best to support you. We have a variety of care plans such as mobility care, elderly care, emergency care and palliative care. We come prepared in how to deal with different situations, and we understand it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to health care. We offer respite live-in care for full-time, around-the-clock support and respite visiting care for scheduled visits. Our respite care can begin with just 30 minutes a week for visiting care and just 7 days for live-in care, lasting for up to five weeks.
Qualified respite carers in Southend on Sea
DBS checked, our carers come with a wealth of experience, qualifications, and experience. Not only can they handle the day-to-day, but our nursing care can support your more medically complex needs such as medication administration, stoma and catheter care, and enema care, amongst much more. Our condition-led care can help with a variety of conditions such as dementia, cancer and Parkinson’s and we always make sure we’re up to date with the latest care practices. We will assist you to pursue any hobbies you love such as simply visiting the nearby beach with your loved ones.
If you have more questions about our respite care in Southend on Sea, please contact us over the phone or via our Live Chat on our website. It’s seven days a week, so we try to be here for you as much as we possibly can. Or why not visit your local Southend branch for a face-to-face chat about it all? It’s located right down the road from Southchurch Hall, so make a day of it! We’ll do our best to answer your questions and get the ball rolling on your care.
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 Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea team to discuss your situation and we’ll talk you through timings.
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 |