If your usual caregiver is unavailable don’t worry, you can still get expert care at home without having to move into a care home.
At Helping Hands, we have been providing care at home for more than 30 years, and our Edgbaston care team is just one of the many dedicated teams we have. Whether you need support for 30 minutes a day or longer, we’ll be by your side – no matter what.
If your primary carer is away for a day or a weekend, respite care is the ideal short-term solution.
We understand that caring for a loved one can take its toll emotionally, as well as physically. That’s why our service offers your carer a temporary break and a sense of reassurance, knowing that you are being cared for by our friendly team. Even if it’s just for a few hours, we are always happy to lend an extra pair of hands.
Whether you would like to make a visit to the tea rooms at Botanical Gardens or take a stroll through Cannon Hill Park, our team of carers at Edgbaston are committed to help encourage you to live an independent life, regardless of your age or health condition.
We offer long term as well as short term support. Whether that’s following a hospital admission or a family emergency – Helping Hands will be there to accompany you with your daily duties. From household chores to trips to the local shop, our carers will provide you with more than just care and companionship.
Respite care is the ideal solution for when your primary carer is unavailable or taking a well-earned break. Whether they need to attend a family emergency or are away for a weekend, we can provide temporary care for as long as you need.
So, if you choose our live-in care or hourly visiting care package – we make sure we tailor a care package around your needs.
With any of our home care services, we put you at the forefront. At Helping Hands, we tailor our care packages around your lifestyle – so rest assured you are in the driving seat.
If you need nurse-supported care, a hand with your housekeeping duties or help with recovery after an accident, illness or surgery – we provide a 24-hour care service or we can attend on a visiting basis. So, you can be cared for from the comfort of your own home, with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
Our carers go above and beyond when it comes to caring for you. Here at Helping Hands, we make sure that each of our carers undergo a comprehensive training programme, allowing them to provide you with the best care you deserve. This includes personal care, dementia care and medication support.
We understand that it can be daunting having someone new in your home, but our team are qualified to support you with kindness and quality care. The service you receive from Helping Hands is fully regulated and managed by the Care Quality Commission. We also make sure that each of our carers undergo a DBS and background check – so you are in safe hands.
It’s natural to feel worried when you have to leave a loved one with another carer, but at times being a full-time carer can be quite demanding. Taking regular breaks is essential for your own health and mental wellbeing; that’s why we are here to help.
If you would like more advice on how our respite care team can help you and your loved ones, then call our specialist team. Our dedicated team of customer advisors are available seven days a week to answer any queries you may have. Or you can contact us via our website and our team will get back to you as soon as they can.