Capture the routine
We learn how you do things so nothing is missed while you are away.
Respite Care
Care at Home
Every care staff member needs a rest sometimes
Caring for someone you love is rewarding, and exhausting. Respite care gives family carers temporary relief: a few hours a week, a fortnight's holiday cover, or support while you recover from your own illness or operation.
Your loved one keeps their routine at home with a trained, friendly care staff member; you come back rested, not guilty. That's the deal, and it protects the whole caring arrangement for the long run.
What’s included
What this service covers
Cover shaped around whatever the family carer normally does.
- Day sitting and companionship cover
- Night sitting so you can sleep
- Personal care, medication and meals
- Holiday cover, including live-in respite
- Emergency respite when plans change suddenly
- Short-term packages after your own illness or surgery
- A handover that captures every detail of the usual routine
Respite doesn't have to be a long-term arrangement, short-term support is exactly what it is designed for, and it can start quickly when it is needed most.
Who it’s for
Support for the people who support everyone else
Respite care is for husbands, wives, sons, daughters and friends who provide regular unpaid care. If you have not had a proper break in months, or you are heading for burnout, respite is not a luxury, it is maintenance.
Regular respite can also introduce care gently: a familiar Flexecare face once a week now makes any future step to personal care or live-in care far easier.
How it works
Arranging respite
Choose your cover
Hours, nights, weeks or live-in, planned or at short notice.
Hand over with confidence
Meet the care staff member first, leave clear notes with us, and actually switch off.
Common questions
Respite Care FAQs
Can’t find your answer? Call us on 01772 369045 or browse the full FAQ library.
Often within days, and faster in an emergency. Call the office on 01772 369045 and we will do everything we can to bridge the gap quickly.
Not at all. Domiciliary care can be short term, respite for a family carer, or support during recovery after a medical emergency such as a stroke. Packages wind down as naturally as they start up.
Yes. We match care staff with the right specialist experience and take a detailed handover, so routines that keep your loved one settled are followed exactly.
Ready to talk about care?
Speak to our Preston team about support at home, from 30-minute visits to full live-in care. Your assessment is free, friendly and carries no obligation.