Respite care offers a temporary package of care in the comfort of your or your loved ones own home. It offers a continuity of care in situations such as a sudden change in health needs, following an injury or accident, when caregivers take a break, or, when care is needed following discharge from hospital.
Respite home care can range from a few days to a several weeks. We will work with you in providing the package of care that you or your loved ones need.
This care may be required urgently or planned for in the future.
The comfort of familiar surroundings has proven benefits to an individual’s health and wellbeing. It can be a traumatic experience for anyone to uproot and leave the comfort of their home, especially for the elderly and vulnerable.
Maintaining independence is important to us all and often the fear of losing our independence can be a major concern. With support in our own home we can maintain our routines and lifestyle. A home carer will be available as and when you need them which can give the re assurance of knowing someone is there at the times you choose and not when you have to fit into others schedules.
Live in and respite care costs are often similar, if not less, to those of staying in a care home. Care home costs can be higher according to an individual’s needs. Even for a residential low support care package the costs can be similar to care at home, therefore, care at home may be a cost effective decision as well as providing your continued home comforts.
Peace of mind for you and your family is important, knowing that your family and friends can call by at any time can be a very reassuring thought. Both respite and live in care provide this peace of mind. You may wish to continue tending to a much loved garden, access your own kitchen as and when you want, or , to make sure you are able to keep a beloved pet with you at home. Care at home offers the reassurance, security and freedom to stay in control of familiar surroundings.
Respite and live in care can offer companionship when people experience loneliness or vulnerability. The rapport that is built between carer and client can be paramount to the personalised care service given to a client. Having one to one support means there is more time to really get to know each other and often a real bond is formed. Our carers respect individuals choices, wishes and preferences at all times and this remains at the heart of the care service we provide.
The costs of respite care are variable and depends upon the needs of each individual. Some respite packages provide companionship whilst other packages of care may involve more support and intervention. When a member of our team comes to meet you or your loved one and we know the level of support that’s required we will be able to cost the care package for you.
If you would like to find out more about respite care and how we can help you please contact our friendly team. All your queries are important to us and we will try to give you as much information at your enquiry stage as possible.
Whether you need urgent cover, or, would like to plan some respite support in the future , we are here to advise you and find the right support package to meet your or your loved ones needs.