Respite Care Services
We provide a home instead solution to respite care, meaning that your loved one can stay at home in their familiar environment and follow their usual routines, while you take break.
Another service we offer is supporting individuals to take a holiday to a place of their choosing, whilst family stay home.
At PA Services For You, we understand the vital role that family carers play in supporting their loved ones. Recent research shows that 88% of local authorities report unpaid carers are coming forward with increased levels of need (ADASS Spring Survey 2024). Our respite care provides reliable, high-quality support that enables carers to take essential breaks while ensuring their loved ones continue to receive excellent care. We work closely with families to understand both the person's needs and their established routines, ensuring continuity of care that maintains wellbeing and gives carers peace of mind during their break.
What does Respite Care include?
Our respite support can be provided for planned breaks or emergency situations, covering all aspects of a person's care needs:
Personal Care Support
Personal hygiene assistance
Dressing and grooming
Medication management
Continence care
Moving and positioning
Maintaining routines
Daily Living Assistance
Meal preparation
Household tasks
Shopping support
Appointment management
Social activities
Community access
Complex Care Cover
Healthcare support
Specialist equipment use
Clinical monitoring
Therapy programme support
Multiple carer assistance
24-hour care if needed
Social Engagement
Companionship
Favourite activities
Community visits
Maintaining relationships
Hobbies and interests
Social interaction
(See our Activities Hub)
Family Support
Regular updates
Clear communication
Flexible booking
Emergency cover
Handover meetings
Care planning
Skills Maintenance
Continuing development
Following care plans
Supporting independence
Maintaining abilities
Activity engagement
Routine consistency
Our holistic approach ensures every aspect of wellbeing is nurtured while supporting individuals to thrive independently. Choose PA Services For You for specialist home care that combines professional expertise with genuine warmth and understanding.
Q&As
We’ve put together a selection of frequently asked questions to help you find quick answers to common queries. We’ve aimed to cover the topics people ask about the most, but we know there might still be something on your mind that’s not listed here.
If you have a question that we haven’t answered, or if you’d like more information about any of the topics mentioned, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re always happy to help!
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How do you ensure continuity of care during respite?
We take time to understand the individual we are working with and get to know them while as well as understanding existing routines, preferences and care needs through:
- Detailed care planning meetings
- Learning established routines
- Understanding communication methods
- Following existing care plans
- Maintaining regular activities
- Providing consistent staff where possible
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What length of respite can you provide?
We offer flexible respite options including:
- Few hours break
- Overnight support
- Weekend cover
- Weekly breaks
- Emergency care
- Regular scheduled breaks
Support can be arranged as a one-off or regular booking depending on your needs.
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What training do your respite care staff have?
Our staff receive comprehensive training includes :
- Person centred care
- Positive behaviour support
- Moving and handling
- Personal care
- Safe guarding
- Medication management
- Health conditions
- Dignity in care
- First Aid
- Communication skills
- Emergency procedures
- Specialist care needs
And many more, additional specialist training is provided based on individual needs.
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What types of respite services do you provide?
We offer two holiday respite options to meet different family needs:
Care at home while family is away: We can provide complete care in your loved one's familiar environment while family members take a holiday or short break. This minimises disruption to routines and allows your family member to remain comfortable in their own surroundings.
Holiday support: We can accompany your loved one on a holiday or trip away, providing all necessary care and support while giving family carers time to rest at home. This creates enriching experiences for the person we support while ensuring you have peace of mind.