Respite Care and Night Care Services In London

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What is respite care?

Respite care from First Guardians offers temporary support for when your normal carers are not available.

Respite care is a temporary arrangement that is offered by trained carers for numerous care types, including assisted living, residential care, types of dementia care and nursing care. It is ideal for when the regular care-giver needs a break, or you need support on a short-term basis. We provide services throughout London.

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At First Guardians, we regularly provide respite care for people in varying circumstances:

After an accident

Hospital discharge

Recovering from surgery

Covering a regular carer

Specialist care needed

What’s included in Respite care?

Our comprehensive live-in care services are fully tailored to your personal needs

Our Respite carer's primary aim is to ensure you continue getting the support you need so that you can maintain your independence at home.

At First Guardians every single one of our compassionate carers has received our industry-leading training, which means they can provide seamless home care at a moment’s notice.

Personal Care

Your domiciliary carer can provide discreet help with routines such as toileting and getting dressed

Ongoing Companionship

A carer can pop round for a cup of tea or spend an evening with you watching your favourite film

Housekeeping

Your carer can help around your home with chores such as cleaning, doing the laundry and tidying up

Preparing meals

Your carer can prepare nutritious meals and snacks and drinks at the times that best suit you

Help to get out the home

Whether you want to head out into your community, go shopping or visit loved ones, a carer can go with you

Light medical support

Your carer can assist with catheter care, PEG feeding and suppositories, to name just a few

Mobility support at home

Your carer can assist you with getting around the home with ease, as well as handling tasks that you're unable to complete.

Running errands

From picking up your prescription for you to helping with the bills, your carer can provide errand support

What’s included in Night Care?

Have peace of mind with reliable care through the night

Night carers usually start between 7 pm and 10 pm and work until 7 am to 10 am. They typically work for 9-12 hours, and have a range of responsibilities.

Assisting with bedtime routine

Evening carers aid seniors in getting ready for bed, which includes tasks like changing into pajamas, making sure the bedroom is cozy, and administering any necessary medications. Additionally, they offer companionship and support to smoothen the process of settling down for the night.

Assisting with the morning routine, clothing, hygiene, and morning meal

As their shift concludes, carers lend a hand with morning routines like getting up, personal grooming, and making breakfast. They make certain that seniors commence their day with a boost, well-prepared for what lies ahead.

Managing sundowning issues for dementia patients

Sundowning, characterised by heightened confusion and restlessness during late afternoons and evenings, is a prevalent dementia symptom. Evening carers, equipped with training, employ soothing strategies and offer a consistent routine to alleviate anxiety, aiding individuals in easing into the night

Offering support with night time toileting and mobility

Evening carers assist seniors who need help with toileting and movement during the night. This encompasses aiding in bed transitions, restroom usage, or repositioning to avoid bedsores and guarantee a comfortable rest.

The benefits of respite care at home

Having respite care at home means you can receive continuous, convenient support in the place you love the most.

Retain your independence

Respite care at home allows you to keep living life on your own terms, meaning you can continue doing the activities and routines you enjoy

Support when you most need it

Whether you’ve had an accident, are recovering from surgery or have been discharged from hospital, we’ll support you in your hour of need

Personalised support

We know that you might like things to be done in a certain way, so we’ll make sure you continue to get the type of home care you’re used to

Maintain routines and hobbies

You’ll be able to continue enjoying your favourite routines and hobbies without worrying about being left unsupported or isolated

Valuable rest for your normal carer

Respite care allows your normal carer to take a well-deserved break, meaning that when they return they’ll be refreshed and re-energised

Spend more time with loved ones

Staying at home for respite care means you’ll still be able to see loved ones whenever you wish, including visiting them with the help of your carer

Why Choose First Guardians?

We Are Proud Members Of Dementia Friends

15 Years' Experience In Care Industry

Professional Nurse Led Care Plans

"First Guardians have provided my mother in-law with outstanding carers that have been well trained. My mother-in-law is now able to do the things she loves. Having dementia meant that my mother in law was finding it hard to do daily tasks which really worried my wife, having an experienced carer with knowledge of dementia meant that my wife was much more at ease. Truly happy with First Guardians."

Richard C

Specialist respite care throughout London

We're here to care when you need us

Contact First Guardians to learn more about what we can do for you.

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