Short-term support when you need it most.
Temporary and Respite Care offers flexible, short-term help — whether it’s to cover a family carer’s break, support recovery after a hospital stay, or provide extra assistance during a change in circumstances. Our team steps in quickly to deliver reliable, consistent care for as long as needed, giving families peace of mind and helping individuals stay safe and comfortable at home.
What Temporary Care Can Include
Short-term support can cover any of our core services, depending on individual needs:
- Companionship — friendly company, conversation, outings, emotional reassurance
- Home Help — meals, tidying, laundry, shopping, and daily household tasks
- Personal Care — washing, dressing, toileting, medication prompts, mobility support
- Clinical Care — nurse-supervised tasks such as PEG feeding, catheter care, wound care, or monitoring health conditions
- Complex Care — specialised support for conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s, neurological conditions, mobility challenges, or palliative needs
Your care plan can include one type of support or a mix of several. Everything is tailored to the individual’s needs and preferences.
When Temporary or Respite Care Helps
This type of support is ideal for:
- A family carer taking a holiday or much-needed rest
- Recovery after illness, injury, or surgery
- AExtra help during transitions, such as moving home or changes in health
- Times when daily routines become more challenging
- Emergency or unplanned situations where care is needed quickly
Whether it’s a few days, a few weeks, or longer, we adapt to what’s happening in the moment.
Flexible Support Options
Temporary or respite care can be arranged as:
- Hourly visits
- Daily routines
- Overnight support
- Live-in care
- Short-term intensive care
We can begin with whatever level of support is needed and adjust as the situation changes.
Our Approach
We focus on continuity, dignity, and personalised support — even for short-term arrangements.
You’ll receive care from a small, consistent team, matched to your needs, with warm introductions before new Caregivers arrive. All our Caregivers are fully employed, trained, and supported by our local Bristol & North Somerset office, ensuring safe, dependable care from day one. If required, we can coordinate with hospital discharge teams, GPs, and community professionals to make the transition home smoother.
Get Started
We offer fast setup — often within 24 hours — and a free home visit to discuss your needs.
Contact us to arrange temporary or respite care for yourself or someone you love.