Planned respite breaks
From a long weekend to several weeks — cover for holidays, family events or simply some much-needed rest.
Specialist Service
Live-in Respite Care at Home
Short-term live-in cover so family carers can rest, recharge or take a planned break — with continuity and trained personal-care support for the person being cared for.
Short-term placements from one week
Planned holiday & emergency cover
Continuity of routines & preferences
Trained personal-care support
Detailed handover from family carer
Peace of mind while you're away
What we provide
Personal care delivered with skill, empathy and continuity.
Emergency cover
Urgent live-in cover when illness, hospital admission or other emergencies leave a primary carer unable to continue temporarily.
Continuity-focused matching
Carers matched not just on skills but on temperament, language and shared interests so the household feels supported, not disrupted.
Personal care & companionship
Help with bathing, dressing, meals, medication prompts, mobility and gentle companionship throughout the day.
Thorough handover
A structured handover from the family carer so routines, preferences and clinical needs are followed from day one.
Easy step-up to ongoing care
If respite reveals that longer-term care would help, we can move seamlessly into a permanent live-in arrangement.
Common questions
What families ask us most.
What is the minimum length of respite stay?
We typically arrange respite placements from one week upwards, although shorter and longer stays can be discussed depending on needs and carer availability.
Can you cover at short notice?
Yes — we regularly arrange emergency respite cover. The faster you contact us, the more options we can offer.
Will my loved one have the same carer if respite is needed again?
Wherever possible, yes. Continuity matters — we keep records of who has worked well in a household and prioritise that match for future respite.
Where we cover
Available across our county network.
Not on the list? Call 07727 304424 — we introduce carers UK-wide.
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Specialist live-in support for the changing stages of Alzheimer's at home.
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Live-in support tailored to Parkinson's — medication timings, mobility, fatigue.
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High-dependency live-in support coordinated with district nurses and clinical teams.
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Compassionate live-in support at home — dignity, comfort, continuity.
Learn more about Palliative & End-of-Life CareWhy families choose us
Why families choose CareSetup Professionals Ltd.
Nurse-led experience
Founded and led by a nurse — every introduction reflects real clinical and care-sector experience.
Carefully vetted self-employed carers
Enhanced DBS, ID, references, English language, training evidence and a human interview — every single carer.
Personal matching process
We match on personality and lived experience, not just availability — so the carer truly fits the home.
Fast introductions
Most placements within 3–7 days; urgent hospital discharges often within 48–72 hours.
Transparent introductory agency
Clear fees, clear scope, no hidden charges — and an honest account of what we do and do not do.
Ongoing family support
A named coordinator who stays in touch, handles rotations and is there when life changes.
Speak to a care coordinator
Call 07727 304424 or request a callback — we will be in touch the same working day and typically introduce a suitable carer within days.