Respite care at home.
Respite care offers temporary relief for primary caregivers, giving them a break from caregiving duties while ensuring their loved ones receive professional support. This flexible care can last from a few hours to several weeks. It is essential for maintaining the well-being of both caregivers and those they care for, preventing burnout and promoting a balanced lifestyle.
Respite care for the carer.
The respite care service relieves carers of the day to day challenges knowing that while they rest and restore their energy the patient is still being fully and professionally cared for with their specific needs and requirements a priority to ensure they have the highest level of support.
Regularly schedule respite care for a carer could yield some very beneficial factors for both the patient and the carer making it an essential component for all carer programmes. Many of the benefits for the carer encourage and develop them to perform better at the daily duties therefore directly benefiting the patient.
Emergency contingency support plan.
If you are worried about what would happen if you were suddenly unable to continue or provide your healthcare role for a loved one, Soma Healthcare's emergency contingency support plan can help you.
If you unexpectedly fall ill or have an accident, we are able to ensure home care cover is provided for the person you care for. We will take into account the specific care requirements you need and ensure that our healthcare at home service is there for you and that the person you care for is in safe and reliable hands.
Respite care and live-in care side by side.
| Criteria | Respite care | Live-in Care |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | A few hours, days, or weeks | Continuous long-term |
| Primary goal | Give the family carer a planned break | Provide ongoing, one-to-one home care |
| Setting | Client’s home or short-term stay | Client’s home, carer lives on site |
| Level of support | Flexible and temporary | High, consistent, personalised |
How it starts.
- Call or send the formWe talk through what is happening and what the person needs.
- A free care assessmentAt home, with the person and the family. There is no obligation.
- A care plan you agreeBuilt around the person's routine, and reviewed as things change.
- A regular team of carersFamiliar faces who get to know the person.
Paying for care.
You might pay yourself, or the council, a direct payment or NHS Continuing Healthcare might fund some or all of it. We explain the options at the free assessment.
Support stays close, and the person stays home.
A free care assessment is the first step. There is no obligation.