Caring for a loved one is deeply rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Respite care gives family carers the chance to rest and recharge, while ensuring their loved one continues to receive safe, compassionate, round-the-clock support.
What Is Respite Care?
Respite care is a short-term arrangement where a Live-in Carer moves into your loved one’s home, offering professional care and companionship while you take a much-needed break. Whether planned in advance or arranged in an emergency, respite care ensures continuity, safety, and peace of mind.
Why Respite Care Matters
Looking after someone full-time can take its toll—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Even the most devoted family carers need time out. Taking a break not only restores your own health and energy, but also improves the quality of care you can give in the long run.
Respite Live-in Carers can:
- Provide personal care and medication support
- Cook nutritious meals and help with household tasks
- Offer companionship and emotional support
- Accompany your loved one to social or family events
- Look after pets and assist with hobbies
Many families arrange regular respite weeks—for example, one in every eight—so carers have predictable time to rest. Often the same carer can return, making transitions smoother and more comfortable for everyone.
Support for Family Carers
Around 3 in 5 people will become a family caregiver at some point in their lives. Balancing this role with work, family, or personal wellbeing can be overwhelming, leading to stress and even burnout.
Respite care provides the space to:
- Spend quality time with your own family
- Take a holiday or short break
- Focus on your health and wellbeing
- Recharge without guilt, knowing your loved one is cared for
Flexible & Reliable Care
Respite Live-in Care can be arranged for as little as a week or extended if needed. In many cases, families who try respite later choose long-term Live-in Care, recognising the value it brings to both their loved one’s wellbeing and their own quality of life.
At Access Care, we can arrange respite care within 24–48 hours, giving you the relief you need quickly and without fuss.
Take a break with confidence. Your loved one will be safe, supported, and in good company—while you get the rest you deserve.