Respite Care at Home

Being a carer can be rewarding, as well as exhausting, and at times, you need to be aware that you need to look after yourself too.

What is Respite Care?

A respite carer can be a temporary live-in carer if needed, or they can offer visiting care. Typically, depending on your needs they can do the same tasks that the main carer usually undertakes such as:

Personal care(grooming, bathing, etc.)
Assisting with eating and drinking
Cooking
Companionship
Medication prompting
Clinical care such as catheter care, peg feeding, etc.
Housekeeping
Shopping
Mobility
Help with attending appointments

This is not an exhaustive list and you can arrange with the carer what assistance is needed.

Respite Care for Dementia Patients

Many of our carers have experience in caring for those who are suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease and offer a professional, compassionate, service that really helps both the patient and the family.

Looking after a loved one with dementia can be difficult and exhausting and engaging the services of a respite carer can help alleviate the stress and strain on family members while ensuring that the person being cared for is still receiving the best care possible while remaining in their own home. For more information on respite care for dementia patients, contact us on 0118 449 2373 or through our contact form

Respite Care Costs

The cost of respite care in the UK can vary depending on the needs of the person in need of care. In some circumstances, you can get funding for respite care.

Find a Respite Carer

We will be happy to arrange a respite carer for you while your main carer is not available. All of our care team have been through a rigorous vetting and recruitment process to ensure they meet our high standards.

By using The Live In Care Company to find a respite carer you benefit from:

– Expert matching to the most skilled, experienced and dedicated carers in the UK
– Care delivered on a one to one basis from the carer of your choice
– Building a more direct and closer relationship with your carer
– Get tailored care for you or a loved one
– Better prices. As an agency that deals with self-employed carers our fees are much lower than traditional care agencies so whole you pay less your carer will be paid more
Contact us to find a respite carer today.

A respite carer can also ensure that normal routines are followed to ensure continuity of care. We can assist you in finding a respite carer for you or a loved one. All of our carer professionals are highly experienced and skilled and we take pride in thoughtfully matching people looking for respite care with carers that are expert at providing this.

If you are looking for a respite carer to help you or a loved one, contact us today.