Is this support suitable?
Respite care may support family members or unpaid carers who need planned time away while maintaining safe, familiar support for the person they care for.
CQC REGISTERED DOMICILIARY CARERespite care
Respite care
in your own home.
Planned care in the person’s own home that gives family carers time to rest, attend appointments or take a break.
PERSON-CENTRED SUPPORTSupport shaped around
Support shaped around
what matters to you.
Respite arrangements are built around the existing routine so the person receiving support can remain in familiar surroundings while their usual carer takes time away.
Before care begins, we take time to understand needs, routines, preferences, risks and desired outcomes. Support is then recorded in an agreed care plan and reviewed when circumstances change.
WHAT SUPPORT CAN INCLUDEPractical help,
Practical help,
delivered with dignity.
Every care arrangement is individual. Following assessment, support may include:
Personal care and daily routines
Companionship and meaningful activity
Meal and hydration support
Medication support where assessed and agreed
Daytime, evening or overnight arrangements
Short-term scheduled support according to availability
Safe and clearly planned
We complete an assessment before respite begins, even when the arrangement is short term. Responsibilities, routines, emergency contacts and escalation procedures are agreed clearly.
COMMON QUESTIONSThings you may
Things you may
want to ask.
We will discuss your circumstances directly and explain what can safely be provided.
Can respite care be arranged for a single occasion?
Potentially, subject to assessment, sufficient planning and suitable staff availability. Please contact us as early as possible.
Can respite be provided overnight?
Yes, where overnight support is assessed as suitable and the required staffing arrangement is available.
Will you follow the person’s usual routine?
We record established routines and preferences during assessment and aim to provide support that feels familiar and consistent.
A FRIENDLY FIRST CONVERSATION
Let’s discuss the right support.
No pressure and no obligation. Care is offered following assessment and subject to safe staffing and availability.