BackPrivate Respite care at home
Taking on the responsibilities of caring for a loved one can be overwhelming. Our team is here to help make the process as smooth as possible, giving you a much-needed break. You can schedule a consultation with a respite care specialist in a way that’s most convenient for you.
What does respite care at home include?
Our respite care service is built on the principle of offering family carers a genuine break, while ensuring their loved one remains in a secure and comforting home environment. We understand the physical and emotional toll of caregiving and provide temporary support that allows you to rest and recharge. The primary objective is to maintain your loved one’s established routine with a gentle and professional presence.
Alleviating the burden of care
The central purpose of our respite care is to take over the daily responsibilities, providing you with time for yourself. Our highly skilled nurses and carers integrate seamlessly into your loved one’s life, upholding the standards and routines you have set. This provides peace of mind, knowing that your loved one is in expert hands, and helps prevent the risk of carer burnout.
Other aspects of our at-home respite care
A seamless transition
Our care plan is built around your loved one’s existing routine, preferences, and values. We ensure their day-to-day life continues without disruption, from their favourite meals to their preferred times for activities.
A gentle and reassuring presence
Our carers are not only medically skilled but also compassionate, providing a kind and supportive presence for your loved one. We provide emotional support for both the person being cared for and the family during this period of transition.
Care tailored to your schedule
Our respite service is designed to fit your precise needs, whether you require a few hours of support to attend an appointment, a full day to run errands, or an extended stay for a holiday.
Prioritising peace of mind
We are dedicated to ensuring your loved one’s comfort and well-being. This includes assistance with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship, all provided in a manner that upholds their dignity and sense of security.
Why choose us?
At Cavendish Homecare, we understand the importance of providing your primary carer with a well-deserved break. Our respite service is designed to ensure a seamless and continuous routine in the comfort of your own home. This allows your carer to rest and re-energise, while you receive a high level of support that maintains your dignity and well-being.
Our dedicated team of experienced nurses and carers are highly skilled and compassionate. We treat every client with the utmost respect and empathy, providing comprehensive care to ensure they receive the holistic support they need, whether for a few hours or a longer period.
Specialist expertise and seamless transition
As a leading provider of private homecare services, we boast an array of expertise in live-in and respite care. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our trusted experience in providing a seamless transition to a temporary care arrangement. Our ability to offer emergency respite care also provides peace of mind in the midst of unforeseen circumstances.
Tailored care solutions
We offer a flexible range of respite services that can be tailored to your unique needs, from 12-hour visits to 24-hour live-in care.
Clinical expertise
We provide specialised care for a range of chronic conditions, including Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.
Comprehensive support
Our broad range of services assists with daily living activities, household management, medication support, and personal care.
Collaborative approach
We work seamlessly with your existing healthcare team, including GPs, nurses, physicians, and therapists, to ensure the best possible care.
Family involvement
We actively encourage the continued involvement of family, friends, and caregivers, as we believe these relationships are crucial to your well-being.
Proven excellence in care
Our commitment to quality is displayed in our CQC rating, which demonstrates our adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety. Our numerous successful case studies and our dedicated management team are a testament to our exceptional experience for you and your loved ones.
Fully regulated by CQC
As a provider fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Cavendish Homecare sets the benchmark for quality and safety. When choosing care, we always advise checking a provider’s CQC registration and inspection reports, which are publicly available. Our commitment to exceptional care is independently verified through their rigorous inspections, evidenced by our ‘Outstanding’ rating specifically for care and an overall ‘Good’ rating. This gives you complete confidence in our professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
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FAQ
Respite care is short-term care and support for individuals needing temporary relief from the needs and expectations of at home caregiving. It is important, as it allows caregivers to rest, recharge, and prevent burnout. This means an ultimate improvement of their own well-being and the level of care for the person they support.
Someone should consider respite care when they are experiencing caregiver burnout. This can exhibit as physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion due to the constant demands of caregiving.
Emergency respite care provides short-term care for individuals with care needs when their usual caregiver is unavailable due to illness, injury or if they need to take a break.
Respite care for dementia works the same way as for other patients. It offers temporary care for a person with dementia and a relief to their primary carer. It can range from a few hours to several weeks.
Respite care over Christmas can provide a much-needed relief for caregivers, allowing them to enjoy the holiday season without having to worry about caregiving.
Respite care for sandwich carers provides crucial temporary relief, which allows them to recharge and thwart burnout while sustaining continued care of their elderly relatives.
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The enquiry process - What to expect
Initial Enquiry
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
Call Back from Nurse Manager
One of the experienced nurse managers will give you a call back to discuss the needs in more detail and to provide their expert recommendation on the care that may be required. They will then discuss with you, what Cavendish Homecare may be able to provide, what the cost is and what timescale we would be able to commence your care.
Selection of Staff
Once an initial agreement is established, the nursing manager will start working with the bookings team to determine the most suitable nurse and/or carer are best matched with your needs.
Proposed Agreement
Following the tailored care recommendation and the selection of staff. We ensure you (the client) are happy with the proposed course of action and the care is able to commence. In some cases, an assessment visit may be required and this will be undertaken by one of our nurse managers.
Active Client
You will begin receiving outstanding homecare from our team, tailored to your needs. Your care plan will be under constant review to ensure the correct level of care is addressing your needs and being provided at all times.
An initial enquiry is taken when you call on behalf of yourself or someone else. An initial enquiry can be via a phone call, submitting a contact form or an email. Your enquiry is then picked up by the office team who will gather the information and pass it through to one of our nurse managers.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
The Difference
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“We have used Cavendish Homecare for over 6 years and have consistently experienced their five-star-rated services across all departments.”
“The team at Cavendish Homecare were able to find us a nurse at short notice who was not only highly trained and competent but kind.”
“Your Nurses cared so well for Mum. Small things such as brushing her hair regularly, massaging her feet, hands and head, talking to her and taking her non-verbal cues into account.”
