Respite Care
Respite care gives family carers scheduled or short-notice cover while a trained carer follows the agreed routine. It can be arranged for a few hours, daytime cover, overnight support or longer planned periods.
Types of Respite Care
Planned Respite Schedule regular breaks - whether it’s a few hours each week or longer periods for holidays. Knowing respite is available helps prevent carer burnout.
Emergency Respite When unexpected situations arise, we provide rapid-response care to support families in crisis.
In-Home Respite A carer comes to the home and follows the agreed routine while the family carer takes time away.
Day Respite Regular daytime breaks give carers time for appointments, errands, work, or simply rest.
Overnight and Weekend Respite Extended respite allows for proper breaks, visits to family, or simply time to recharge.
Benefits of Respite
For carers:
- Time to rest and recuperate
- Maintain your own health and relationships
- Attend to personal matters
- Simply have time for yourself
For those receiving care:
- Opportunity to meet new people
- Change of scenery and activities
- Maintain care continuity with professional support
- Preparation for future care transitions
Quality Assurance
During respite, we:
- Follow existing care plans meticulously
- Maintain medication schedules
- Document any changes or concerns
- Keep families informed
Funding Respite Care
Respite may be funded through:
- HSE Carer Support Programmes
- Home Support Packages
- Private arrangements
- Charitable organisations
Arrange Respite
Contact us to discuss regular respite arrangements or short-notice respite options in your area.