Time to rest, knowing your loved one is cared for.

Respite care gives family carers time to rest, attend to other commitments or take a holiday while their loved one continues to be supported at home.

Cover can be arranged for a few hours, overnight or for a longer period, and follows the same personalised plan, routines and preferences.

Often suitable for: family carers who need a regular break, holiday cover or support at short notice.

What’s included

Flexible cover when you need it.

Respite can be planned in advance or arranged when circumstances change.

Short visits during the day or support through the night, arranged around the family’s needs.

Help when a family carer is suddenly unwell or unavailable, subject to assessment and carer availability.

Planned cover for longer breaks, so routines continue while family carers are away.

Clear communication before and after each period of cover, so nothing important is missed.

Explore other care

Services can be combined or changed as needs develop. See all types of care.

Waking-night or sleep-in support for safe, peaceful nights and family respite.

A hand-selected carer living in your home for comprehensive, one-to-one reassurance.

Flexible 30, 45 or 60-minute visits—or longer blocks—tailored to your schedule.