Caring for a loved one is one of the most rewarding things you can do — but it can also be exhausting. Respite care gives family carers the time and space to rest, recover, or simply take a break, knowing their loved one is in safe, compassionate hands.
Home at Peace provides flexible respite care that works around you. Whether you need a few hours each week, cover for a holiday, or emergency respite at short notice, we are here.
Types of respite care we offer
- Regular weekly respite — scheduled visits to give you a reliable break
- Holiday cover — live-in or visiting care while you travel
- Emergency respite — short-notice cover when circumstances change
- Post-hospital respite — step-down care following a family member’s hospitalisation
Respite care is not just good for carers — it gives your loved one the chance to meet new, friendly faces and enjoy different activities, while remaining in the comfort of their own home.
To find out more, call us on 0207 870 8162 or book a free family care consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Respite care gives family carers a planned or emergency break from caring, while ensuring their loved one continues to receive the same attentive support at home. It is short-term relief so that family carers can rest and recharge.
Respite care can be arranged for a few days, a week, a fortnight, or longer. There is no fixed maximum. Some families use respite care regularly, for example every few months, to prevent carer burnout.
Yes. If a family carer becomes unwell or needs to respond to an urgent situation, we do our best to arrange emergency cover within 24 hours. Call us directly on 020 7870 8162.
We match your loved one with a carer who understands their needs before the respite period begins. If respite is planned, we arrange an introductory visit so your loved one already knows their carer before you step away.
No. Respite care is a temporary arrangement. Your existing care plan remains in place. We simply step in for the agreed period and hand back smoothly when you return.