How to arrange respite care

Respite care can provide both elderly relatives and those who care for them with a much-needed break, to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone. Caring for someone with health complications can be challenging, and a short-term break in a professional but caring and welcoming environment can work wonders.

In this article, we are going to cover how to arrange respite care so you and your loved one can get the rest you deserve while ensuring they continue to receive the care they need.

Arranging respite care

You can organise respite care in the following ways:

Via your local authority’s adult social care department which can arrange for a carer’s assessment and needs assessment for your loved one
Asking friends or family for help
Direct with a care home that offers respite care, such as ourselves Ashberry Care Homes
With homecare via a paid carer service

How long can you stay in respite care for?

If you organise respite care through your local authority, they will determine how much respite care you and your loved one qualify for after they undertake a carer’s assessment and needs assessment. How long your loved one can stay in respite care for is decided following these assessments.

Respite care is usually a fairly short amount of time, but this can vary on a case-by-case basis. It may be as short as a weekend or even an afternoon, but can be as long as several weeks. Here at Ashberry, your loved one will stay with us for a minimum of 14 days in respite care.
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How often can you get respite care?

How often you can request respite care depends on your needs and the needs of your loved one. This will be outlined following the needs assessment and carer’s assessment you organise via your local authority.

If you organise respite care directly through a care home, it depends on the availability of the home – particularly if an extended stay is required. Contact us today to discuss respite care availability.
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When should you book into respite care

You should look to organise respite care before you begin to feel the effects of stress, anxiety and burnout, especially if you are looking for financial support which can take time to work out.

If your loved one is due a medical procedure, recovery can bring additional challenges which respite care can help to manage. Similarly, if you have holiday plans or need to be free on a particular day, you can book respite care ahead of time. Of course, in the event of an emergency, you can also book last-minute respite care.

How to book respite care with Ashberry Care Homes

If you are looking for respite care, Ashberry Care Homes can provide you and your loved one with the break you need to rest and recharge. You will also have peace of mind knowing that your loved one will be cared for by experienced and dedicated care home staff.

Booking respite care with Ashberry Care Homes is simple. Contact us to arrange a visit or ask our team any questions you might have. Respite care is available at each of our care homes across the UK:

Meadowview, Warrington
Moorhouse, Hindhead
Holmer Court, Hereford
Broomy Hill, Hereford
Blaenos House, Llandovery
Allt Y Mynydd, West Wales
Engelberg, Wolverhampton

At Ashberry Care Homes, we offer respite care for a minimum of 14 days so your loved one can settle in and get used to our warm and welcoming surroundings. Our fully-trained team can care for residents with dementia and other complex medical conditions.

Enquire today

Here at Ashberry Care Homes, we offer affordable and experienced care at our care homes across the UK. Get in touch today for more information about our respite care services.