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Home<\/a> \u00b7 Services<\/a> \u00b7 Respite care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respite care<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A reliable break for family carers \u2014 from a few hours to a couple of weeks \u2014 with experienced carers stepping in so you can rest, knowing your loved one is in safe hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arrange a free assessment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What respite care involves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A proper break, with total peace of mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caring for someone you love is a labour of love \u2014 but everyone needs a break. Respite care steps in for a few hours, a day, or a couple of weeks, so you can rest, recharge, or simply get things done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We take the time to learn your loved one’s routine before you go, so the care feels seamless and familiar. You come back refreshed; they’ve been in safe, experienced hands the whole time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A real rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time off knowing your loved one is genuinely well looked after.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seamless handover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We learn the routine in advance so nothing skips a beat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As long as you need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From a few hours to a couple of weeks, planned or at short notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Experienced cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carers who step in confidently, whatever the level of need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At a glance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit lengths<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few hours to 24-hour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frequency<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-off or regular<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Live-in option<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free, at home<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Or call 0203 872 8220<\/a> \u2014 Mon\u2013Fri 9am\u20135pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What’s included<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What respite can cover<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mix and match what you need \u2014 every plan is personal, and reviewed as things change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Full personal care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Washing, dressing and continence support, handled with dignity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prompted or administered and recorded, just as you’d do it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meals & routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Familiar food and the daily rhythm your loved one is used to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Company & activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Conversation, hobbies and outings, so days stay engaging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Overnight & live-in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cover through the night or around the clock while you’re away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A clear handover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Notes on how things went, so you can pick up with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is it right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs a break would help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n