Companions of London
Respite Care
Respite care is a short-term period of support from a professional in-home carer.
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What Is Respite Care?
Respite care is a short-term period of support from a professional in-home carer. Respite care is often sought by those who care for a friend or family member, during periods where they require additional support. A respite carer can provide 24-hour care should this be needed. You might want to consider respite care if you are:
- Planning a holiday and in need of cover while you’re away
- Seeking emergency respite care or urgent respite care due to an unplanned-for situation that is preventing you from caring for your friend or family member
- In need of additional support, because your elderly relative is recovering from illness or an operation
- You’re going away on business and need someone to look after your loved one
- Due to additional work or family commitments, you need a carer to step in for a short period
If you feel that a longer term care solution is required, we recommend seeking the services of a domiciliary carer. This is because your friend or relative will appreciate being able to build up a good rapport with a consistent carer, rather than having multiple short-term carers.
Finding The Right Respite Carer For Your Needs
We know that temporarily leaving your loved one to go on holiday or to focus on family or work commitments can be a little daunting. That’s why we go above and beyond to provide you with total peace of mind while your relative is receiving respite care, thanks to our personalised care plan that you approve and oversee.
Companions of London makes it easy to find the right respite carer for your needs. Our network of carers is immediately available to provide short-term care and can help with everything from household chores such as dusting and vacuuming to dressing, washing, hair and medication-taking.
Respite care allows your loved one to retain their independence and dignity at home, maintaining the high quality of life that they deserve. A Companions of London carer can provide daily medical, social, domestic and personal care, as well as much-needed companionship and encouragement to maintain rewarding relationships and hobbies.
Respite care is available for those in need of nursing care, dementia care or for day-to-day help with things like grocery shopping, getting to and from social engagements and cooking healthy, delicious meals.
Once you call us and speak to a member of our friendly and highly experienced team, we will take the time to really get to know you and provide a personalised care plan that considers your needs, location and budget. We go above and beyond to help you enjoy a better quality of life. That’s why a carer from Companions of London is more than a helper — they’re a friend, too.