St Albans respite support from Helping Hands
The great thing about respite care from Helping Hands is that we’re there when you need us in the short-term, but the rest of the time you don’t need to think about care. It may be that you’re being discharged from hospital, you’re recovering from an illness or accident or your family need to take a break, but whatever the reason you need us for respite care, you get to remain in the home you love and don’t need to relocate to residential care, even temporarily. Our dedicated and professional St Albans care team will be able to help you with every aspect of your care, whether you have plenty of time to arrange things or need us within 24 hours. Everything is possible with Helping Hands, so why not talk to us about respite care in your own home and stay where you want to be.
Not 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.
Supporting people living in St Albans
Asha Khoosy
Branch Care Manager
Asha is the Branch Care Manager at St Albans.
Gemma Brown
Area Care Manager
My name is Gemma, and I am an experienced care professional with a strong background in leadership, having previously worked as a Registered Manager. I have extensive experience leading and developing teams, ensuring high-quality,...
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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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What is short-term respite care?
Respite care is temporary short-term care, usually for a week or two, that sees your regular care provider being replaced while they take a break. This could be another care company or your loved ones, but regardless of who it is, they still need to take regular breaks to ensure they return to you refreshed and relaxed. We can deliver your respite care on a visiting or live-in basis, meaning you either have regular scheduled visits throughout the day or week or one of our amazing carers resides in your home with you for the duration of your care.

When should you choose respite care?
Remaining at home to be cared for, surrounded by familiar pets, possessions and the people you love, is always going to be more beneficial to your physical and emotional wellbeing than moving into residential care. This is because you’re not only in the place you love, seeing the views you adore through the windows or having your grandchildren playing in the garden, you’re also receiving dedicated one-to-one care which residential homes can’t do with the best will in the world. Your regular caregiver will get the break they need while knowing you’re in excellent hands, meaning they’ll fully relax and the time apart will do you both good.

Respite care services tailored to you
When you choose respite care from the St Albans team, you’re going to get the benefit of dedicated and compassionate carers coming to your home and ensuring you live your best life possible. Our carers can undertake any aspect of your care and can have special training from our clinical nurse team if you are living with complex care needs. Otherwise, they’ll support your medication, mobility, meal preparation, personal care, housework, laundry and can help you to access the community if you wish.

Qualified respite carers in St Albans
Our carers are the real heart of our business at Helping Hands, and this is because every day they go above and beyond to ensure that our customers live their very best life at home. As well as their huge amounts of natural compassion, kindness and patience which we choose them for, we equip our carers with all the training they need to be able to support customers living with a variety of different conditions, such as dementia, cancer and spinal injuries. Also, thanks to our regulation by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales, you and your loved ones can be confident in our consistent delivery of the very highest standards of care.
Call our friendly customer care team today about how we could be caring for you in the St Albans area, they’re available seven days a week for your convenience. Otherwise, feel free to contact us via our website and we’ll be happy to call you back.
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 St Albans 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. St Albans 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 St Albans 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 St Albans 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 |