OUR CARE / RESPITE CARE
A little breathing space.
Temporary care at home while a family member or usual carer takes time away. We would agree the tasks, dates and handover needed so the person receiving care remains at the centre.
WHAT SUPPORT CAN LOOK LIKE
Time for a break. Care that feels familiar.
The examples below describe the support we are preparing to offer. Your assessment and agreed care plan would specify exactly what can be provided.
- Cover for an agreed periodExplore visits, overnight support or a longer arrangement depending on assessed needs and available professionals.
- A careful handoverUnderstand the usual routine, communication preferences, important contacts and the support normally provided.
- Everyday personal supportContinue agreed help with washing, dressing, toileting, meals and medication routines.
- Familiar interestsKeep time for the person’s hobbies, conversations and preferred activities while their usual carer is away.
- An agreed contact planClarify who should be contacted, what updates they would like and how concerns would be handled.
- Returning to the usual routineProvide a handover about the support given and any changes noticed during the respite period.
A LITTLE MORE PRACTICAL
How this might fit into a day
A family carer planning a short break could discuss temporary visits covering the support they normally provide. The dates and tasks would only be confirmed once suitable care and staffing are agreed.
Before care begins, we would agree
- The dates, length of cover and tasks the usual carer provides.
- Any existing care plans and how to keep routines familiar.
- Suitability and staffing for the requested period; an enquiry does not reserve cover.
Care depends on assessment, suitability, staffing and availability. Clinical tasks would only be agreed where the required professional skills and arrangements are in place.
There’s room for
your questions, too.
Enquiries open. Services not yet running.