respite care

Respite care visits



There are many people and families who look after loved ones or friends, sometimes without any caregiving experience or outside help. If you’re supported in your own home by a caregiver who’s a friend or family member, it can be tough on your relationship.

You may worry that they are giving up too much of their own time or even work and education to care for you. Respite services are available to give you and your family peace of mind enabling you to stay in your own home.

Our short break respite visits give both of you the time out you deserve, while still giving you the personal and dignified home care you need. Here are the different types of short-term respite care we can offer as part of your care plan:

Unique visits 

If your regular carer needs to take a one-off break then we can step in with temporary care while they step out. Our expert carers will carry out your daily routine of care needs just how you like it. 

Regular visits 

A little time out on a regular basis will help you independently pursue your own interests and help keep you and your carer feeling motivated and refreshed. Just let us know when and for how long and we can make a plan to set up your respite break.

Activities for life 

Painting, baking, gardening – fancy giving something new a go? Research shows that staying mentally and physically active keeps dementia and Alzheimer’s at bay. We can open doors to new activities that might just tickle your fancy.

Enjoying bowls

Resetting the balance: Mr X’s experience 

Mr X was doing a fantastic job of caring for his wife however he found he was putting his own hobbies and wellbeing on the back burner. By arranging regular respite carer visits, Mr X felt confident going back to his local sports club and socialising with others.

This enabled him to continue with an active part of his life which helped him both physically and mentally. He could enjoy his ‘time out’ whilst knowing his wife was being well cared for by our team. His life balance had been restored.

Top tip – Making time for hobbies  

It’s no secret that keeping active both mentally and physically is vital to your wellbeing. Having a hobby in later life is key to mental stimulation, combating social isolation, providing a sense of purpose and can help prevent the onset of cognitive conditions such as Dementia. Doing something you love, and with others who share that interest, is one of the best ways to keep your brain sharp and yourself happy.

Age UK have pulled together some ideas of activities to inspire your own interests. They also have created a search tool on their website to find Age Uk social activities on offer near you. See what takes your fancy and give it a go!


Call us today to discover the difference respite care at home can make.