Respite Care
What is respite care?
Respite care is a temporary arrangement that is offered by trained carers for numerous care types, including assisted living, residential care, types of dementia care and nursing care. It is ideal for when the regular care-giver needs a break, or you need support on a short-term basis.
At (PARCS) Healthcare, we regularly provide respite care for people in varying circumstances, all fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Some of the most common instances where people need respite care are:
- After an accident
- Early hospital discharge
- Recovering from surgery
- Covering a regular carer
- Specialist care needed
What does a respite carer do?
A respite carer’s primary aim is to ensure you continue getting the support you need so that you can maintain your independence at home. At (PARCS) Healthcare, every single one of our compassionate carers has received our industry-leading training, which means they can provide seamless home care at a moment’s notice. Here are some of the ways in which our carers can assist you at home:
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PERSONAL CARE
Your domiciliary carer can provide discreet help with routines
Housekeeping
Your carer can help around your home with chores such as cleaning
Mobility support at home
All of our carers are trained to provide mobility support
Light medical support
Your carer can help around your home with chores such as cleaning
Ongoing companionship
A carer can pop round for a cup of tea or spend an evening
Help getting out
Whether you want to head out into your community
Preparing meals
Your carer can prepare nutritious meals and snacks
Running errands
From picking up your prescription for you to helping with the bills
Start receiving respite care in less than 24 hours!
Need support in an emergency? We can offer expert assistance in your home within 24 hours.
From the moment you call our friendly customer support team, we’ll make it our priority to ensure you get the respite support you need as quickly as possible, for a minimum seven-day period.
The benefits of respite care at home
Having respite care at home means you can receive continuous, convenient support in the place you love the most.
At (PARCS) Healthcare, we firmly believe that home is the best place to receive the care that you need. We’ve been specialising in compassionate, person-centred home care since 1989, so it’s safe to say we’re experts when it comes to providing meaningful support that truly makes a difference. Here are just some of the many benefits of respite care at home:
Retain your independence
Respite care at home allows you to keep living life on your own terms, meaning you can continue doing the activities and routines you enjoy
Support when you most need
Whether you’ve had an accident, are recovering from surgery or have been discharged from hospital, we’ll support you in your hour of need
Valuable rest for your normal carer
Respite care allows your normal carer to take a well-deserved break, meaning that when they return they’ll be refreshed and re-energised
Personalised support
We know that you might like things to be done in a certain way, so we’ll make sure you continue to get the type of home care you’re used to
Maintain routines and hobbies
You’ll be able to continue enjoying your favourite routines and hobbies without worrying about being left unsupported or isolated
Spend more time with loved ones
Staying at home for respite care means you’ll still be able to see loved ones whenever you wish, including visiting them with the help of your carer
Emergency respite care
Need emergency care? We can normally provide you with a respite carer within 24 hours.
At (PARCS) Healthcare, we’ve got over 30 years’ experience in providing elderly people with urgent support at the times they need it most.
If you find yourself requiring immediate care at home, we’re here to help you out. Your local care team will generally be able to send one of our wonderful carers to you at home within 24 hours of your call, ensuring minimal disruption to your routines. What’s more, we won’t cut any corners – you’ll still receive the same exceptional support that our customers have come to expect from (PARCS) Healthcare.