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Respite Care
Hartwig Care provides compassionate and reliable respite care services for individuals who require short or long-term relief from their caregiving responsibilities for their loved ones.
We understand that sometimes everyone needs a break. This benefits both you and your family.
It’s good to take a respite break to preserve relationships. For many families, becoming a carer for a parent or spouse can change the dynamics of the relationship. The person providing the care in the relationship may feel tired, but guilty for feeling tired and not having the energy to be how they want to be, and the person receiving the care may feel they are a burden due to how tired you seem to be. It’s therefore important that everyone gets to take a regular break.
During this break, a Hartwig Care Assistant can cover all caring responsibilities during the respite period, which can be arranged as a regular scheduled break or on an ad hoc basis, subject to availability.
Our respite care services are designed to provide temporary and long-term relief to primary caregivers. We offer a range of respite care options, including:
- In-home respite care: Our caregivers can provide care in the comfort of your own home, allowing you to take a break from your caregiving responsibilities.
- Out-of-home respite care: We can arrange for your loved one to stay in a care facility for a short period of time, giving you the opportunity to take a break or go on vacation.
- Emergency respite care: We are available to provide emergency respite care services in the event of an unexpected situation.
Benefits of using Hartwig's Respite Care
- Short and Long-Term breaks can be planned for.
- Flexibility to do the things you want to do, for example taking a holiday, accompanied by a trained individual who will tend to your care needs in a different environment.
- Emergency cover can often be arranged, subject to availability.
- Flexibility for your family to take a break, assured in the knowledge that someone well trained will nurture and care for their loved one in their absence.
3 Simple Steps to Setting Up Care
At Hartwig, we understand that starting a care package can be confusing. That’s why our expert private care team are on hand to guide you through the process.
1. Get in Touch – Contact our Care Manager Olga to discover how Hartwig Care can support you and your loved ones:
- Olga@hartwigcare.co.uk
- Tel: 02080906050 | Mob: 07969832588
2. Let’s Meet – Olga will meet you and your family in your home. This visit is free of charge and allow us to make sure that everyone is happy with introducing visiting home care. Working closely with you, we will create a personalised plan that meets everyone’s needs.
3. Care Begins – Hartwig will match you with expert carers that meet your needs. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your personal care plan will be delivered by our care specialists. We understand the importance of continuity, and depending on requirements, there may be two Hartwig Care Assistants who will visit on a rota basis.
“After 4 years 24/7 of being a solo carer for my aunt, I can now say that finally we found Hartwig Care. The manager Olga came to our home providing lots of information. A schedule was quickly drafted and then the carer arrived. Professionalism at its best.
The carer is lovely, kind, caring, reliable and fun. My aunt is so happy to see her whenever she comes. Now I have peace of mind that my aunt will be in good hands. Thank you Olga.” – Elaine A
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