Respite Care
What is respite care?
In-home respite care offers temporary relief by providing a trained caregiver to look after your loved one in the comfort of your home. This service gives you the opportunity to take a well-deserved break, knowing your loved one is receiving professional care in a familiar setting. It can be used for a variety of care needs, including assisted living, residential care, dementia care, and nursing care.
At Care at Call, we offer respite care tailored to individual needs, all fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Here are some common situations where respite care can be beneficial.
What is the Role of a Respite Carer?
A respite carer provides temporary relief for your regular carer, ensuring you continue receiving the support you need to remain independent at home. At Care at Call, all of our trained and compassionate carers are equipped to deliver seamless care whenever required, allowing you and your family peace of mind.
- Personal care
- Housekeeping
- Mobility support at home
- Light medical support
- Ongoing companionship
- Help getting out the home
- Preparing meals
- Running errands
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Advantages of Respite care at home
At Care at Call, we believe that home is the ideal place to receive the care you deserve. With over 35 years of experience in delivering compassionate, personalised home care, we take pride in offering meaningful support that enhances the lives of our clients. Here are just a few of the many benefits of receiving respite care at home:
Maintain Your Independence
Respite care at home enables you to live life the way you choose, allowing you to continue with your favorite activities and routines while receiving the support you need.
Support When You Need It Most
If you’ve experienced an accident, are recovering from surgery, or have recently been discharged from the hospital, we’re here to provide the care and assistance you need during your recovery.
Family values Essential Breaks for Your Regular Carer
Respite care provides your usual carer with the opportunity to take a much-needed rest, ensuring they return feeling recharged and ready to continue providing the best care.
Personalised support
Continue Routines and Hobbies
With our support, you can keep enjoying your favourite activities and daily routines, knowing you won’t be left feeling unsupported or isolated.
Enjoy More Time with Family
Receiving respite care at home allows you to spend quality time with your loved ones whenever you choose, with your carer assisting you on visits or outings.
Types of Respite Care
Respite care offers temporary relief to your primary caregiver while ensuring your needs are still met. We provide both visiting and live-in respite care options, each designed to suit different needs. Learn more about each type below.
Visiting care
If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with household tasks, your carer can assist with nearly everything around the house to make things easier for you.
With care visits starting from as little as 30 minutes per week, your visiting care can be planned around your routines and schedules
Visiting care allows you to benefit from having a type and level of support that is fully tailored to your specific needs and wishes
Your visiting carer will proactively help you to manage the symptoms of your condition
Live-in care
With live-in care, one of our dedicated carers will move into your home, offering 24/7 support and companionship tailored to your needs.
With a live-in carer, you will benefit from the round-the-clock support and companionship offered by having a carer in your home
A live-in carer will enable you to get the most out of life and continue doing the things you really enjoy
We know that having a carer move into your home is a big step for you to take, which is why we’ll help you find someone who shares your interests and personality
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Respite care FAQs
Have questions about our Respite care services? Browse our frequently asked questions to learn more about how we can support you or your loved one with personalized, compassionate care in the comfort of home.
Respite care provides temporary support, whether planned or unplanned, to assist with household duties, personal care, and companionship when you need a break.
Carers can take a break from their regular duties, with a professional carer stepping in to ensure your loved one receives continued care and support.
Simply reach out to our team to arrange respite care, whether for yourself or a family member, and we’ll assist in organizing the care you need.
A respite carer provides support with personal care, medication, companionship, housekeeping, and more, ensuring your needs are fully met.
Respite care is a temporary solution, while assisted living is a long-term arrangement for ongoing care.
Respite care can last from seven days to five weeks, after which ongoing care can be arranged if needed.
