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What respite care may include
- Short-term care at home
- Help with personal care and daily routines
- Support with meals, drinks and medication
- Companionship and reassurance
- Support after hospital discharge
- Cover for planned or emergency breaks
Spire Homecare service
Respite Care
Respite care gives regular carers a break while making sure the person receiving care stays safe, comfortable and supported at home.
Agreed care planPrivacy and dignityLocal support
What this support looks like
Every care plan is agreed with you first. This is what respite care can cover and how we work together.
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What you can expect from us
- Flexible care built around your needs
- Respectful support based on existing routines
- Clear handover and communication
- Safe, professional care during each visit
- Reassurance for family and carers
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What we ask from you
- Share your care plan and emergency contacts
- Tell us about medication and routines
- Provide any supplies or equipment needed
- Confirm the dates and times support is needed
- Let us know about any changes
Useful support
Independent organisations that can help
Trusted sources of advice and information alongside your care.
Printed information
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The same information is available as an A4 client guide. Open it here, print it, or ask your local office for a copy.
Respite Care FAQs
What is respite care?
Respite care gives regular carers a break while making sure the person receiving care stays safe, comfortable and supported at home.
When is respite care used?
For planned or emergency breaks, support after hospital discharge, and short-term care at home covering personal care, meals, medication and companionship.
What do you need from us before respite care starts?
Your care plan and emergency contacts, details of medication and routines, any supplies or equipment needed, and the dates and times support is needed.
How do I arrange respite care?
Contact your local Spire Homecare office to arrange an initial conversation and a personalised care assessment. Support is then planned around your assessed needs, routines and choices.
Talk to us about respite care
Send a care assessment enquiry and it will be routed to your nearest Spire Homecare office.