Respite care
What is respite care?
Respite care offers temporary support for when your normal carers are not available.
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 Gold Cross Care, 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:
Post hospital discharge
Post surgery recovery
Post accident
Specialist care needs
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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 Gold Cross Care, 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.
Personal care
Your domiciliary carer can provide discreet help with routines such as toileting and getting dressed
Housekeeping
Your carer can help around your home with chores such as cleaning, doing the laundry and tidying up
Mobility support at home
All of our carers are trained to provide mobility support, so can help you to move around your home.
Running errands
From picking up your prescription for you to helping with the bills, your carer can provide errand support
Preparing meals
Your carer can prepare nutritious meals and snacks and drinks at the times that best suit you
Ongoing companionship
A carer can pop round for a cup of tea or spend an evening with you watching your favourite film
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Start receiving respite care in under 24 hours!
Need emergency support? We endeavour to offer expert home help 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.
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The benefits of respite care at home
Having respite care at home means you can enjoy consistent, convenient support in the comfort of your own space.
At Gold Cross Care, we are passionate about providing care where it feels best—at home. Our team specialises in compassionate, person-centred home care, offering meaningful support that makes a real difference in your life.
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 it
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
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Emergency respite care
Need emergency care? We can provide you with a respite carer within 24 hours.
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 Gold Cross Care.
How respite care can help
At Gold Cross Care, we know that a brilliant carer can make all the difference to your life.
With Gold Cross Care, you can be assured of receiving support from the very best carers available. We’re extremely selective about who we recruit to our local care teams – we’ll only ever hire candidates who possess naturally kind and empathetic personalities, and who share our commitment to providing first-rate care day in, day out.
All of our carers undergo extensive background checks before joining us, as well as receiving comprehensive, industry-leading training that equips them to provide a wide range of respite care services to people with varying needs and preferences.
Respite care for disabled young adults
Living with a disability can present unique challenges, and these often differ between young adults and older individuals. For children and young adults, the journey to understanding and adapting to these challenges can be especially emotional, particularly for those who acquire their disability later in life.
At Gold Cross Care, our compassionate carers are trained to provide personalised physical, emotional, and practical respite care for children and adults alike. Whether supporting a child, a young adult over 18, or an older individual, we offer care tailored to meet diverse needs and circumstances.
We strive to make arranging care simple and stress-free, so we can focus on what truly matters—your care and well-being. Speak to our team today to begin your journey.
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