Respite Care in Birmingham

Looking after someone you love is a full-time job, and even the most devoted family carer needs a break. Respite care means a professional carer moves in for a set period - commonly one to four weeks - and follows your loved one's usual routine, so you can go on holiday, have an operation of your own, or simply sleep properly for the first time in months.

It's also a gentle way to try live-in care. Many families who start with a fortnight of respite find it works so well that they arrange regular breaks, or move on to longer-term support.

0121 838 1717
A carer chatting with an older man on his sofa at home
  • DBS-checked carers
  • Family-run, Birmingham based
  • CQC-defined introductory agency
  • 24/7 on-call support
  • Free care assessment
  • Birmingham & West Midlands

Take a real break

Rest, travel or recover with peace of mind

No disruption

Your relative stays at home with their routine

Try before you commit

A low-pressure introduction to live-in care

Is it right for you?

  • Spouses and adult children who provide most of a relative's care
  • Families going on holiday or attending a wedding or family event
  • Family carers who need treatment or time to recover themselves
  • Families wanting to try live-in care before deciding on long-term support

How your carer helps

  • A matched carer who lives in for the agreed period
  • A handover so the carer knows routines, medication and preferences
  • Personal care, meals, housework and company
  • Regular updates while you're away, if you'd like them
  • Planned, one-off or regular breaks

Making the handover easy

Before you go, we'll help you put together a short guide to your relative's day: when they like to get up, what they eat, how they take their tablets, who visits and what helps if they become anxious. The carer arrives in time for a handover with you, so your relative meets them before you leave.

If you're a carer in Birmingham, it's also worth asking the council for a carer's assessment. Birmingham's carers' support services may be able to help with the cost of breaks or point you to other support.

Questions families ask

Live-in respite usually runs for at least a week. For shorter needs, call us and we'll talk through the options.

Often, yes - for example if a family carer is suddenly taken ill. Call us on 0121 838 1717 and we'll do our best to find a carer quickly.

Related services

Live-in Care

A carefully matched carer moves into your home to provide support and company around the clock.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Care

Patient, consistent live-in support that helps people with dementia stay settled and safe in familiar surroundings.

Companionship

Friendly company, conversation and help getting out and about for people who are lonely or living alone.

Where we provide respite care

Choose your area for local details, including nearby hospitals and the council that covers you.

Read our guides

Talk to us about respite care

Talk to us for free, friendly advice and a no-obligation care assessment. Lines are open 9am-10pm, 7 days a week.

0121 838 1717