Flexicare

Family Respite & Carer Support

For the sons, daughters and spouses who have been doing it all. Take a proper break, knowing your loved one is in safe, familiar hands.

A carer offering companionship and respite support to a family
What you get

Family Respite & Carer Support, in practice

For sons, daughters and spouses who have been doing it all, and need to rest without guilt.

  • Daytime, overnight and weekend respite
  • Continuity with a familiar carer
  • As-and-when or planned blocks
  • Carer-burnout check-ins for you, too
  • Cover for holidays and emergencies

Step back from being the carer. Go back to being family.

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Is this right for you?

Family Respite & Carer Support could be a good fit if…

  • You've been caring for a loved one and need to rest, without guilt
  • You want continuity with a carer your family already knows
  • You need cover for a holiday, an emergency, or simply a regular break
  • You'd like daytime, overnight or weekend respite options
  • You want someone checking in on you, the carer, too
Getting started is simple

How we begin your respite support

No pressure and no commitment, just the support you need, when you need it. It starts with a friendly conversation.

  1. 1

    Get in touch

    Call us or request a call back to arrange your free, no-obligation assessment.

  2. 2

    We assess and plan

    We visit you at home, listen to what matters, and build a personalised care and support plan.

  3. 3

    Meet your team

    You're introduced to a small, named team of carers who get to know you and your routine.

  4. 4

    Care begins

    Your support starts, with regular reviews to keep everything right for you.

Ready to talk about family respite & carer support?

Book your free, no-obligation assessment and we'll help you find the right support. No pressure, just a friendly conversation.

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