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Carers routinely go above and beyond to ensure the person they support gets everything they need to continue enjoying life. When you are providing such a high level of dedicated support, it is essential to take regular breaks to recharge and look after your own health.
Respite care is short‑term support that allows a family member or regular carer to step back for a while, knowing their loved one’s care needs and routines will continue as usual.
At Ceibraxs we understand the importance of maintaining stability, so our priority is to match the existing care plan as closely as possible.
You might need respite care when:
A family carer is exhausted and needs time to rest and recover.
The main carer is going on holiday, travelling or having a hospital stay.
Additional support is needed during recovery from illness, surgery, or hospital discharge.
Care needs have increased suddenly, and you need breathing space to plan longer‑term support.
Respite care can support people living with:
Long‑term conditions and frailty in older age
Dementia or memory problems
Disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs in adults over and under 65
Respite care is usually a temporary package that we tailor to your specific situation. Our carers can provide live‑in, hourly and nightly in‑home respite services.
Short visits during the day or evening to cover personal care, meals, medication, mobility, companionship and household tasks while the main carer is away.
Sleeping or waking nights so someone is present and available if help is needed, allowing family carers to get uninterrupted rest.
A live‑in carer moves into the home for an agreed period, providing 24‑hour support that mirrors the existing care plan as far as possible. This is especially useful when needs are high or breaks are longer.
Personal care and hygiene, including washing, dressing and continence support
Safe moving and handling, transfers and mobility assistance
Medication prompting or administration in line with the care plan
Meal preparation, drinks and help with eating and drinking
Domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning and shopping
Companionship, conversation and accompanying to appointments or outings
Following existing routines, preferences and behaviour‑support plans as closely as possible
Respite care protects both the person receiving care and the people who support them, by preventing burnout and gaps in support.
Your loved one continues to receive the support they need while the usual carer is unavailable, with minimal changes to routines and familiar surroundings.
Regular breaks give carers space to rest, focus on their own health or other responsibilities, and come back to caring with more energy and patience.
Respite can last from a few hours to several weeks, and can be arranged as a one‑off or on a regular pattern to fit your life.
Some families use respite care to “test” care at home or live‑in care before deciding on a longer‑term arrangement. If you later choose Ceibraxs for ongoing care, we can often arrange for the same care worker to continue.
The more notice you can give, the more likely we are to match your ideal dates. However, we can sometimes arrange respite quickly in emergencies – please call and we will always be honest about what is possible.
Respite can range from a few hours or a single night through to several weeks of live‑in care, depending on your needs and our staff availability.
Yes. We base respite care on your current care plan and routines wherever we can, so that the person receiving care experiences as little change as possible.
Many families book regular respite, for example one weekend a month or a block of nights, to build in predictable rest for the main carer.
Pricing depends on the level of support and length of stay. We will explain all costs clearly in advance so you can make an informed decision.