Respite Care

Respite care is when one of our experienced carers takes over your care responsibilities for a loved one for a temporary period. This could be while you are on holiday, taking a short break, or in case of emergencies. We can provide respite care for any length of time from a day to a few weeks. We can also provide last-minute care if there is an emergency, or if the length of respite care you need is uncertain (e.g. because of illness or injury). 

QualitCare24-7’s Respite Care can be provided through either:

• Live-In Care – where a carer lives with the client and provides 24-hour support.
• Visiting Care – where a carer visits for short calls periodically throughout the day (usually morning, lunchtime, teatime and evening). These calls can be a 15-minute stop to administer medication, or can be a visit lasting up to 1 hour. 

Our experienced homecare team will assess your needs and create a personalised care plan for your loved one that keeps to their at-home routines and preferences. 

Why choose QualitCare24-7’s Respite Care?

• Less stress and upheaval for your loved one, with no need for them to be temporarily moved to a care home.
• More empowerment and freedom for you to go on holiday or take a break knowing that our QualitCare24-7 carers are giving your loved one all the support they need. 
• Consistent updates from our supervisors and managers for the whole period you are away. 
• Better value for money than a care home through 1-to-1 personal support and more contact time between the carer and your loved one. 
• 24-7 support and last-minute respite in case of emergencies. 
• A great way to ‘trial’ live-in care and see if it is a good option for you in the future.