Being a carer can be tiring, demanding and sometimes you need a break. Respite care gives carers the opportunity to take some time off for as little as one afternoon, or as long as a few weeks.
Some carers feel guilty about taking a break, but feeling rested and having some time to yourself can enable you to feel at your best when you return to caring.
Additionally, the period of respite care can give the person being cared for the opportunity to meet new people and be involved in fun, social activities.
Respite Care Homes in Kent
Respite care is available from many care homes in Kent. You can use the directories below to find respite care that is local to you and meets your needs.
When choosing respite care, it is important to check if your chosen care home can accommodate to the specific needs (e.g. mobility or dementia) of the person that you’re caring for. As well as this, the directories listed below have a rating system which you should consult.
Directories:
Day Care Centres in Kent
Day care centres also offer respite care on a shorter term basis – most commonly for one day at a time. This can be helpful for when you feel you need a short break.
While at a day care centre the person you’re caring for will have the opportunity to meet new people, and engage in social activities. Some day care centres also offer bathing, nail-trimming and hair-cutting services. To find out more, look at our page on Day Care Centres in Kent.
Respite Homecare in Kent
Respite care can also take place at home, as this may be more practical for some elderly people than visiting a care home or day care centre. Respite homecare means that trained staff will come your relative’s home and provide round-the-clock care for them there, while you are away.
We have listed below some services offering respite homecare in Kent.
Elder
Not only do Elder supply longer term live-in care but they can also help to provide short-term respite live-in care, matching you to a carer in as little as 48 hours. The best thing? You only pay for the care you need so that a fully vetted carer can move in for a short time and provide the care and routine that you normally do.
Crossroads Kent
Crossroads Kent is a free Short Breaks service that offers adult carers the opportunity to take a break from caring for a few hours each week. Their Carer Support Workers will take over the caring role and carry out any caring tasks that may be needed during their visit.
- Telephone: 03450 956701
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Kent Home Care
Kent Home Care provide a range of live-in home services which involve one of their Live-in Carers residing with your relative in your relative’s home and carrying out of all the daily tasks and personal care requirements.
- Telephone: 01227 788700
- Contact Form
- Visit Website
You can also take a look at our Home Care Directory for Kent to take a look at all the options that are available in the county. We also have specific local directories for:
It is worth planning for home care services well in advance, if possible, so that staff shortages at your preferred provider is not a problem.
Emergency Respite Care in Kent
Crossroads Kent Crisis Service
Crossroads Kent offer a 24/7 time-limited intervention service that can respond to a crisis or emergency situation within 2 hours of accepting a referral, in order to meet the needs of a carer who is experiencing a crisis. Crossroads Crisis Service can only be accessed via a Health or Social Care professional, GP, or emergency services. If you are a carer who needs emergency support, you should contact the health or social care professional that is helping you.
