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Respite Care

Respite Care that gives family carers peace of mind

respite home carers

Being a family carer is rewarding, but it can also be tiring. Our respite care services step in to support your loved one at home, giving you time to rest, recharge, or focus on other priorities, while knowing they are safe, comfortable, and well looked after.

4.9

Customer rating of Carers
based on 1150 reviews

respite home carers

What is Respite Care?

Respite care provides temporary support for your loved one, allowing family carers to take a break while care continues safely at home. It provides professional support in your loved one’s home, letting you step away from caring duties for a few hours, days, or longer. This can also include overnight or live-in arrangements where needed.

This short-term care can be arranged in a way that works for you and your family, helping you manage stress and maintain long-term wellbeing. Respite care for dementia patients can also be arranged, providing families with some much-needed breathing space.

Why choose TrustonTap for Respite Care?

Flexible support when you need it
Whether you need regular short breaks, help when you’re unwell, or cover during holidays, we can match carers to your schedule.

Fully vetted, experienced carers
Every respite carer is interviewed, background-checked, and referenced, giving you confidence in the support provided to your loved one.

Tailored around your routines
We take the time to understand daily routines, so respite care feels familiar and reassuring, not disruptive or confusing.

Suitable for a variety of needs
Our carers offer assistance ranging from companionship to practical support with everyday tasks such as dressing, meal preparation, or daily outings.

Comfort in your own home
Most respite care happens where your loved one is happiest – at home – maintaining familiar surroundings and keeping their routines in order.

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Who is Respite Care for?

Respite care is suitable for:

  • Family carers who need a break to rest, recover, or attend appointments
  • Families balancing care with work or other responsibilities
  • People living with conditions such as dementia, mobility issues, or long-term illness
  • Individuals recently discharged from the hospital or needing short-term support
  • Individuals looking for some relief for their ongoing carer.

Respite care can be tailored to your and your loved one’s needs, from a few hours to several weeks, helping both carers and those receiving care to feel supported and secure.

Respite Care vs other care options

Understanding how respite care compares with other options can help you choose the right level of support.

Respite Care

Best for:

  • Family carers who need temporary support so they can rest or manage other commitments while their loved one continues to receive care at home.

Pros:

  • Gives family carers time to rest and recharge
  • Flexible support, from a few hours to overnight or live-in respite care
  • Maintains familiar routines and surroundings
  • Can be arranged regularly or as a one-off

Considerations:

  • Designed as short-term or temporary support
  • Ongoing care may be required if needs increase

Companionship Care

Best for:

  • Independent individuals who may feel lonely and would benefit from regular support or social interaction.

Pros:

  • Friendly conversation and emotional support
  • Helps reduce loneliness and support wellbeing
  • Flexible visits to suit routines
  • More affordable than personal or live-in care

Considerations:

  • Does not include hands-on personal care
  • Care needs may change over time

Hourly Care

Best for:

  • People needing support with daily tasks such as meal preparation, washing, or medication reminders.

Pros:

  • Practical, task-based support
  • Flexible visit times tailored to your loved one’s needs

Considerations:

  • Short visits may not be long enough
  • Less continuity if needs increase

Specialist Respite Care services

Our reliable respite carers can support your loved one with:

  • Companionship and social interaction
  • Assistance with everyday tasks and routines
  • Personal care where needed
  • Overnight or waking night cover
  • Live-in respite for longer breaks
  • Post-hospital support and recovery help

We work alongside families and existing health professionals to ensure the best continuity of care.

The TrustonTap Approach

TrustonTap connects you with trusted, experienced carers across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and the surrounding counties.

We focus on matching carers to routines, preferences, and personalities, and we stay in touch to ensure respite care runs smoothly for you and your loved one.

How Respite Care works

1. Tell us about your needs
Call 0808 278 1112 or request a call-back.

2. We find suitable carers
Within 24–48 hours, we’ll share profiles that match your preferences.

3. Meet your carer
You can meet or video call before care begins to ensure a perfect fit.

4. Start your care
Your chosen carer moves in and provides continuous, reliable support.

Elderly Care at Home

Funding options

  • NHS Continuing Healthcare – may cover full costs if eligible
  • Local authority funding – assessed based on needs and means
  • Attendance Allowance – benefit for over-65s needing care
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Self-funding – pay directly

Our team can guide you through available funding options and help you access any funding you’re entitled to.

Ready to arrange Respite Care?

Taking a break doesn’t mean you’re letting anyone down; it means you’re caring sustainably. Speak to our friendly team for personalised guidance and a no-obligation consultation.

Call 0808 278 1112

We’re here to answer questions and arrange a free care assessment.

What families say

AB, Harwell

21/02/26

“Stasia is really first class. Calm, gentle, super intelligent and warm hearted. She really shines in our eyes. Helps mum with exercises in such a way that there has been real progress. She has helped me with planning too, which has been invaluable to me as I find it quite a challenge.”

5

JN

06/02/26

“Hannah is a great carer who listens and follows direction to make both of you comfortable. She is thorough gentle and always chatty and kind. I give her 5 out of 5.”

5

KS, Oxford

02/02/26

“Seher is a lovely, friendly and calm young lady who is helping me. Her biggest asset is her calm nature, her kindness and positive aura. I am grateful for her help and time, and her ability to be flexible ”

5

PP, Oxford

01/02/26

“Mariam is deeply committed to caring shown in her willingness to work an extra week when my other live-in carer wasn’t well. She has a lively mind and we have had stimulating conversations and exchanges of views. She is on a diet but has cooked all my ready meals well. Her enthusiastic cooperation with my physio has helped me make progress with regaining mobility after illness. ”

5

JG, Hatfield

30/01/26

“Joseph has only been with us for a few weeks, but he has been brilliant. My mum was reluctant to have help with dad, but Joseph won her round immediately as he is so professional and friendly; she is even considering asking him to visit more often! I can't recommend him highly enough, dad looks forward to seeing him and so far he has been invaluable. A really nice bloke! ”

5

MC, Oxford

30/01/26

“Lovely person, efficient and "down to earth".”

5

HS

30/01/26

“Josiane is fully engaged and works with my father to understand who he is and how she can support him. I think she really 'sees' him. She has lots of ideas and a positive attitude, and Dad really enjoys her company. She gives the family regular updates and we feel very lucky to have her.”

5

AP, St Albans

29/01/26

“Manna is a star! Nothing is too much trouble. She is so caring and patient. The little updates she sends me about how my dad is doing are so comforting. Anyone being cared by her is so lucky.”

5

KS, Haslington

27/01/26

“We have found Priscilla very charming and helpful. She is such a lovely person, nothing is too much trouble.”

5

SB, Witney

26/01/26

“Early days. Taking thing slowly but, so far, things are much improved ”

4.5

IB, Bicester

23/01/26

“Phoebe has been fantastic so far very pleased with the way it’s worked for my father ”

5

CC, Stow-on-the-Wold

23/01/26

“Mum is really happy with Danielle. She is very kind, caring and capable. We are very lucky to have found her. ”

5

PP, Oxford

16/01/26

“Anne is a committed carer and has looked after me very well. Her strong point is cooking, she enthusiastically discussed our menus and produced delicious nutritious dishes for our main course at lunchtime. She is a great conversationalist but balances this companionship with an understanding of the value of peace and quiet. ”

5

LL, Oxford

16/01/26

“Chanda is wonderful to my father. We are lucky to have her! ”

5

JS

16/01/26

“Mary should have six stars- a Carer with both a capital C and a small c. She cares in every sense.”

5

Common questions about Respite Care

How quickly can respite care start?

Respite care can often begin within 24-48 hours once we understand your needs and have matched you with a suitable carer.

Does respite care include personal care?

Yes, depending on your loved one’s needs, respite care can include personal care and support with daily tasks.

Can respite care be overnight or live-in?

Respite care services are flexible, so you can choose timings to suit you and your loved one. This could be short visits, overnight care, or longer live-in respite care.

Will my loved one get the same carer?

Where possible, we will aim to ensure the same carer visits every time to ensure familiarity and comfort.

Is respite care only for older people?

No, respite care can support people of any age who live with disabilities, long-term conditions, or have other care needs. Additionally, respite care for mental health conditions offers families a short break from caregiving.