Respite Care

Maintaining high-quality care when it’s needed most.

In-home respite care providers

If you are the primary Carer for a loved one, we know how important it is for you to have someone to trust and rely on when you are taking a break from your day-to-day care duties. Here at Right at Home, we can offer a friendly, familiar face to support your loved one when you take some much needed time for yourself.

What is respite care?

Respite care is temporary care to provide relief for a primary CareGiver. Often this is a family member caring for a loved one. You may need someone to cover a permanent CareGiver’s time off, or alternatively, respite homecare may simply provide extra assistance as and when you and your family need it.

Our respite care services in Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich can be planned as a one-off or regular weekly visits, to provide peace of mind that your loved one is in safe hands.

How can Right at Home help with respite care?

At Right at Home Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich, we offer a range of flexible services for respite care. We can arrange a one-off visit, or regular visits, to give a family CareGiver a break from their caring responsibilities. Alternatively, we can provide support as and when required.

You may need respite care for an hour or two each week, or it could be managed live-in care for a number of weeks whilst a family CareGiver goes on holiday. From companionship and meal preparation, to full support for someone with more complex care needs, our team of Carers in Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich are here to help.

Regardless of the duration of the package, or the level of care required, our approach is based entirely on our Clients’ usual routines. Our aim is always to make a temporary change in care services as easy for our Clients as possible. We care for our Clients in the same way we would care for a member of our own family, so you can rest assured that your loved one is receiving the highest standard of care.

How respite care works

As with all new Clients, we will come and spend time with them and their family in their home setting. This way we get to know every Client as an individual and can observe and learn their day-to-day routines.

We will agree with the Client and their family on a specific care plan. This plan will address exactly how our team of CareGivers can help. At Right at Home Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich, our respite care services should mirror our Clients’ usual care and support as closely as possible.

We will then carefully match a suitable CareGiver, who will be introduced before they begin delivering in-home care.

We also arrange, in advance, what level of communication the Client’s family would like during our time with them. This is to ensure that the family is kept well-informed and reassured. Our respite care services should always allow friends and family to relax in the knowledge that their loved one is in safe hands.

Why respite care is important

We understand the weight of responsibility associated with providing care. So we also recognise that family Carers may need some time off from their caring responsibilities.

No vulnerable person should be left alone. Our respite care services in Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich are vital to support both family CareGivers and those whom they care for.

Our Clients rely on familiar faces and regular care routines. That’s why we believe respite homecare should pick up where regular homecare services leave off, without interruption.

FAQ's about our respite care services

What respite care services are available in Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich?

We are proud to be a highly-rated respite homecare provider, with a full range of services available across Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich. We offer respite services for CareGivers and family Carers who usually provide:

Elderly care
Personal care
Specialist care, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care
Companionship & support

In addition, we can also transport Clients to and from appointments, provide reminders for Clients to take prescribed medication and prepare freshly cooked meals.

Do you offer companionship live-in care in/near Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich?

Our highly-trained CareGivers in Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich are carefully matched to your requirements, to ensure our service meets your needs and preferences. With live-in care, Clients benefit from having a trusted CareGiver and companion living with them in the familiar surroundings of their own home.

Explore the live-in care services that we offer across Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich to learn more about the type of care that might suit you and your family.

What does a companion for the elderly do?

Our Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich-based companions are not just available for elderly support. We support adults of any age with everyday tasks and daily activities. Our approach to companion care enables continued independence and supports wellbeing.

Most of all, our CareGivers are there to listen. Private companion services can prevent feelings of isolation and loneliness, which can have a big impact on a person’s mental and physical health.

Contact our Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich homecare team to learn more about our services.

What does companion care cost?

The cost of our companion care will depend on the needs of each Client. We calculate costs based on the number of hours of care provided each week.

Please contact our Mitcham, Streatham & Dulwich-based team to discuss the level of care you require so we can then provide an accurate cost of care.

Our Trusted Services

Families just like yours, trust and rely on Right at Home to provide high-quality homecare services for their loved ones. We offer a wide range of services to support Clients to remain living safely and independently in the comfort of their own home.