Short-term Live-in Respite
A live-in carer to cover holidays, recovery or a family break.
About this service
Sometimes you just need a fortnight off, or a trusted carer to help during recovery from surgery. Our short-term live-in service gives you full cover for a defined period — with the same standards as our long-term care.
Short-term live-in care is especially valuable in the critical weeks after a hospital discharge, when intensive recovery support can prevent readmission. It's also a gentle, low-risk way to experience live-in care before committing to a longer arrangement.
We can usually start within a few days of your enquiry. Our team takes the time to learn your routine quickly so the placement feels stable and reassuring from day one.
Our approach
How we deliver this service
Hospital-to-home recovery
Continuous support during the critical weeks after discharge.
Holiday cover for family carers
Take a real break, knowing care is in safe hands.
Trial live-in care
A gentle way to experience live-in support before committing long-term.
Quick to arrange
We can usually start within days of your enquiry.
What's included
Inside every care plan
- Fixed-term live-in cover (1–8 weeks)
- Hospital-to-home discharge support
- Full personal and household care
- Medication and clinical observation
- Daily reports for returning carers
Funding & eligibility
We accept clients funded through Hampshire County Council, NHS continuing healthcare, direct payments, personal budgets and private/self-funded arrangements. Our team will gladly help you understand what you're entitled to.
Other ways we can help
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Ready to talk?
Care that begins with a conversation.
Speak with our care team for a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll listen, answer your questions, and design a care plan that fits your life.