Respite Care in Aberdeen

You don’t have to shoulder all the care responsibilities alone. Here at Aberdeenshire we can organise short or long term care for your loved one whilst you have a well-deserved break and are able to keep an appointment, enjoy a holiday or attend a special occasion. It’s important to look after your own well-being too and with our respite care service you can be confident that your loved one is safe, happy and well cared for at home. The regular demands of caring can lead to feelings of exhaustion, so it’s important to recognise when you need a break. Taking a rest from caring by using a respite service means taking care of your health and wellbeing so you can continue to care.

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Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

Why Home Instead?

Personalised care that starts with listening

Long-term caregiving can lead to health and mental health issues, so we help you avoid burnout by providing a dedicated Care Professional based on their skills, interests and personality.

20 years of trusted experience

We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.

A simple, seamless set-up

No jargon, no pressure, no long waits. We'll guide you through every step at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one.

Flexible, personalised support whenever you need it

Whether it's an emergency, regular visits, or a one-off arrangement, we can step in to relieve regular caregivers and provide bespoke, in-home respite care that's tailored to your needs and schedule.

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Home Care in Aberdeen

The team here at Home Instead Aberdeen are proud to provide expert home care in Aberdeen. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.

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  • Greenford
  • Bridge of Don
  • Inverurie
  • Bishopston
  • Mannofield
  • Ferryhill
  • Banchory
  • Rosemount
  • Garthdee
  • Tillydrone
  • Dyce
  • Mastrick
  • Blackburn
  • Sunnyside
  • Westhill
  • Tulloch
  • Kingswells
  • Kingshill
  • Kintore
  • Peterculter
  • Ashgrove
  • Newhills
  • Oaklands
  • Pittodrie
  • Sheddocksley
  • Danestone
  • Oldmeldrum
  • Airyhall
  • Heathryfold
  • Aboyne
  • Kittybrewster
  • East Mains
  • Newmachar
  • Milltimber
  • Midstocket
  • Balmedie
  • Elrick
  • Cummings Park
  • Middlefield
  • Rubislaw
  • Craigiebuckler
  • Torphins
  • Bucksburn
  • Ballater
  • Braeside
  • Stockethill
  • Bieldside
  • Seafield
  • Old Aberdeen
  • Drumoak
  • Port Elphinstone
  • Parkhill
  • Lumphanan
  • Potterton
  • Tarland
  • Kingseat
  • Bishops Court
  • Daviot
  • Inchmarlo
  • Braehead
  • Pitfodels
  • Hatton of Fintray
  • Stoneywood
  • Kinmuck
  • Cornhill
  • Echt
  • Kincardine O'Neil
  • Bankhead
  • Belhelvie
  • Blackdog
  • Braemar
  • Lyne of Skene
  • Hilton
  • Dunecht
  • Hattoncrook
  • Marywell
  • Knock
  • Cothill
  • Bridge of Canny
  • Crathes
  • Boghead
  • Gateside
  • Seaton
  • Muirton
  • Footdee
  • Easter Balmoral
  • Ashley
  • Fingask
  • Logie Coldstone
  • Garlogie
  • Dinnet
  • Birse
  • Moss Side
  • Hillside
  • Silverburn
  • Middleton
  • Coull
  • Birsemore
  • Balhalgardy
  • Mosshead
  • Ordie
  • Rosehill
  • Park
  • Rosehall
  • Mill of Fintray
  • Woodside
  • Kirkton of Bourtie
  • Northfield
  • Muir of Kinellar
  • Cults
  • Kirkton of Skene
  • Mid Beltie
  • Inver
  • Landerberry
  • Greystone
  • Woodend
  • Broomhill
  • Summerhill
  • West End
  • Foresterhill
  • Hanover
  • Gilcomston
  • Ruthrieston
  • Kaimhill
  • Hazlehead
  • Uryside
  • George Street
  • Crathie
  • Countesswells
  • Keithhall
  • Tullich
  • Tanar
  • Dalwhing
  • Bridge of Gairn
  • Inchmarnoch
  • Mundurno
  • South Mains of Barra
  • Barravale
  • Airyhillock
  • Potarch
  • Raemoir
  • Overhills
  • Cambus o' May
  • Woodside of Barra
  • Mains of Bogfechel
  • Hillhead of Pitcow
  • Auchenhuive
  • Philipstown
  • Ardfork
  • Woodside of Thornton
  • Pitgaveny
  • Balhallach
  • Colthill
  • Toll Farm
  • Clinterty Home Farm
  • Meikle Clinterty
  • The Mill
  • Haughs of Clinterty
  • Little Clinterty
  • Rivehill
  • Cothal
  • The Crofts
  • Ardmeanach
  • Milton of Brackley
  • Bridge of Muick
  • Newpark
  • Old Four Mile Cottages
  • Cloghill
  • Fairley
  • West Hatton
  • Longcairn
  • Borrowstone
  • Cairdhillock
  • West Auchlea
  • Mill Of Bourtie
  • Place of Goval
  • Goval Farm
  • Corsehill
  • Little Goval
  • Fowlershill
  • Perwinnes
  • Backhill of Goval
  • Longhills
  • Swailend
  • Nia Roo Park
  • Drumligair
  • Moss-side of Millden
  • Mains of Whitecairns
  • Standryford
  • Kinmundy
  • Highlands
  • Rosevalley
  • Aryburn
  • Cairnfechel
  • Affleck
  • North Balnakettle
  • Hill Farm
  • Glenecht
  • North Footie
  • Nether Mains
  • Whiterashes
  • Claybokie
  • Glendavan
  • Midmill
  • North Lasts
  • Tillydrine
  • Mains of Grandhome
  • Grandhome
  • Lochgreens
  • Leuchlands
  • Campfield
  • Skene House Court
  • Wester Ord
  • Eastertown
  • Pittrichie
  • Mains of Drum
  • East Mains of Drum
  • Ballogie
  • Mill of Brotherfield
  • Auchallater
  • Balbithan
  • Upper Anguston
  • South Lasts
  • Hillhead of Carnie
  • Tornaveen
  • Dess
  • Lethenty Mill
  • Easter Anguston
  • Milton of Cullerlie
  • Mason Lodge
  • Inverey
  • West Brathens
  • Mill of Beltie
  • Brathens
  • Glassel
  • Woodend of Glassel
  • Mains of Easter Beltie
  • Spittal of Glenmuick
  • Balnault
  • Tynabaich
  • Whitecairns
  • Mains of Abergeldie
  • Coalford
  • Milton of Logie
  • New Kinord
  • St. James's
  • Aberdeen City

To us it's personal

From overnight, a few days or a couple of weeks you will have peace of mind knowing that essential care of your loved one is being taken care of whilst you recharge your batteries. Respite care can take different forms either daily visits, staying in the home overnight or 24/7 until you return. We can also provide home visits to support you to care for your loved one if you need time to get back on your feet for example after a hospital stay or if you have been unwell. Our Care professionals are highly trained and experienced in providing a variety of care services including companionship, personal care and dementia care.

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Our Home Care Services

We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.

  • Hourly Home Care

    Hourly Home Care

    When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.

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  • Respite Home Care

    Respite Home Care

    We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.

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  • Overnight Home Care

    Overnight Home Care

    We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.

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  • Live-in Home Care

    Live-in Home Care

    Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.

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Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!

Janet, Client's Family

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Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide

Paul, Client

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As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.

Elisie, Client

Choosing Home Instead Aberdeen for personalised home care

Respite care is not just about watching over your loved one while you take a break; we aim to create a strong connection so they feel completely comfortable and safe with us in their home. We take the time to learn about their personality, preferred daily routines, and their lifestyle, so we can match them with a dedicated Care Professional who not only has the skills to manage their health needs, but also has interests and an approach to care that complements their own. Whether they'd like us to accompany them to an appointment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, do some shopping at the Trinity Centre, or just stay at home with a cup of tea and a jigsaw puzzle, we can tailor our respite care to suit their preferences. Our Care Professionals are highly trained and experienced in providing the exact services your loved one needs, from simple personal care and companionship to dementia care and catheter management, so you can rest assured they will be well looked after in your absence.

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Our Aberdeen Team is With You Through Every Step

Our respite care service can look however you would like it to, from a few hours to yourself, to a longer-term arrangement that enables you to enjoy a much-needed holiday. In any case, you can rely on us for tailored support while your loved one receives unexpected benefits too. For example, they can experience fresh companionship and social interaction, greater independence within their home, and opportunities to get out in their community if able. They may also feel like less of a burden if you take regular breaks, and when you do, you can gain an outsider's perspective on your care routines and adjust based on their recommendations. While a dedicated Care Professional provides one-to-one respite care in your loved one's home, our experienced local office team in Aberdeen works behind the scenes to coordinate visits, learn the type of respite care that would be most helpful, and ensure everything continues to run smoothly during each visit. With this in-home support and careful planning behind the scenes, you can relax into time away knowing that your loved one feels at ease while you're gone.

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We deliver tailored home care to the Aberdeen community to nurture wellbeing and independence.

We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.

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