Respite care
Respite care at home
Caring for someone you love is rewarding and exhausting.
At a glance
Respite does not have to mean a stay in a care home.
Respite suits unpaid carers looking after a partner, parent or adult child, including people caring for someone living with dementia or with a disability.
Covering Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Broxburn, Whitburn, Armadale, Uphall and winchburgh. All areas
Paying for care: free personal care, Self-directed Support or privately. We explain costs on your first call.
How we help
- Regular sitting visits, so you can keep up work, appointments or time for yourself
- Cover for a weekend, a week or longer while you go away
- Live-in respite, 24 hours a day
- Emergency cover if you are suddenly unwell or unable to care
- Personal care, meals and medication prompts, following your usual routine
- Company and reassurance, so the person you care for feels at ease
Questions
Good to know
How short can a respite visit be?
Respite is planned around what you need, whether that is a regular few hours each week or cover for a holiday. Talk to us and we will build a plan together.
Can I get help paying for respite?
Unpaid carers in West Lothian can ask for a carer’s assessment, sometimes called an adult carer support plan, which can lead to funded short breaks. Self-directed Support Options 1 and 2 can be used to choose us as your provider.
Can respite turn into regular care?
Yes. Some families start with respite and move to regular visits or live-in care later. We review the plan with you as things change.
- Registered with the Care Inspectorate
- Carers trained before they start
- A care plan written with you
- Reply by phone, WhatsApp or email
Let’s talk.
A free, no-obligation conversation with a real person.
Arranging care for yourself? Talk to us directly. We will go at your pace.
Office Mon to Fri, 9am to 5.30pm. On call at weekends.