What is respite home care?
Our respite home care services are called upon to provide care and assistance when someone needs it. Typically, this is to cover for loved ones, relatives or professional care assistants that require time away from their clients.
This can be due to multiple reasons, such as annual leave, holidays, illness and more. Although many carers feel anxious about taking a break, you can find true peace of mind through Trinity’s in-home respite care services, allowing your loved one to stay in the comfort of their own home with all their needs taken care of. In urgent situations, Trinity Homecare also offers emergency respite care.
Bespoke in-home respite care with Trinity
If required, respite home care can also be integrated into your routine on a more permanent basis. For example, if a carer has a regular appointment, hobby or something integrated into their personal routine; respite care gives the opportunity to rest and focus on themselves. We are here to support you, whether your loved one is ill and requires complex care or needs specialist home care for a condition like Parkinson’s, dementia, or a stroke. Our elderly respite care services are specifically tailored to fit your loved ones complex needs as well as fit in around your lifestyle and commitments.
“I felt so supported when Mihaela arrived. Knowing she was there for mum and dad was such a relief. It meant I could have some of my own life back.” - Annie King, daughter previously caring for both parents with dementia
Benefits of Trinity’s respite home care
Our respite home care service has been specifically designed so we are able to walk into your home and naturally take over any care-related responsibilities. The ultimate goal of our in-home respite care is to allow you time away from your care duties with guaranteed peace of mind.
- Maintenance of the exact desired daily routine
- Companionship and engaging conversation
- Preparation of healthy and nutritious food
- Prompting or administering medication at the right time of day (if required)
- Assisting with any personal care (e.g. washing, dressing & continence care if needed)
- Keeping the house clean and tidy
- Accompaniment to the doctors or any hospital appointments
- Participating in favourite hobbies and activities
Daily respite care is available from one hour a week to multiple visits each day. The care you receive will be entirely bespoke depending on the level of assistance you require. Whether your loved one would benefit from companionship once a week or daily visits to assist with aspects of personal care, daily respite care will provide vital support for you and your loved ones.
Respite live-in care is the most suitable option in cases that require full-time assistance. A respite carer will live in your loved one’s home for an agreed period of time to provide full-time one-to-one care and assistance.
Having a live-in respite carer ensures your loved one will receive one-to-one care without the need to leave their familiar surroundings. This can give you the reassurance that your client or loved one receives heartfelt care in the safety, comfort and familiarity of home. Having true peace of mind during a break away from care reduces stress levels as you know they are in completely safe hands.
Conditions such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and stroke recovery all typically require more specialist respite care. Ensuring that your loved one receives specialist care from a knowledgeable and experienced carer is an absolute priority during the care transition. With Trinity’s respite home care, we will provide a carer who is personally matched to your loved ones’ needs through our specially designed CareMatch service.
Specialist care is available to both daily home care and respite live-in care packages. Whatever your circumstances may be, you can feel reassured that your loved one is receiving bespoke and specialist care from a care company that is rated as ‘outstanding’ by the CQC.
For those looking for companionship in a time where the usual companion cannot be there, our respite companionship services are perfect for you. Whether you’re looking for engaging conversation, a trip to the shops, company to participate in a favourite hobby or more. We can be by your side to help you do the things you love.
During our time providing respite home care, we have developed strong relationships with both the NHS and CCGs. We support individuals in various situations with care following hospital discharge to provide for them in times of need.
- Less stress and upheaval for the person being cared for – there is no need to temporarily move to a care home and change regular routines, which can cause distress and discomfort for the patient, and worry for you.
- Less distress and uncertainty – the respite home care client can find peace of mind that they will be taken care of in their own home.
- More independence & empowerment for the carer – you get the time to relax and enjoy a break.
- Round the clock reassurance – knowing your loved one is in safe hands with the support and supervision of our care management team.
- Better value for money than a care home – your loved one has one-on-one support whenever they need it, compared to very little contact time in a care home.
- Complete flexibility – clients will receive the exact level of care they require as Trinity Homecare offers both daily care visits and respite live-in care.
- It is a great way to test whether live-in care is a long term option
Talk to us today
At Trinity Homecare, our ultimate goal is to enrich your lifestyle in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. This allows you to live the independent lifestyle that you love without the daunting thought of moving into a care home. We are here to support you with various different forms of live-in care.
Call us now on 0207 183 4884 in confidence for a free no obligation quotation. If enquiring outside of our opening hours, please complete our online form and we will contact you the next day.