Respite Care in Guildford

Across our local area in Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas, where around 1 in 10 people provide unpaid care to loved ones, our respite service offers essential breaks for family carers. Taking care of yourself is vital when caring for others – that's why our CQC Outstanding-rated service provides personalised and flexible support, from a few hours to overnight stays. We adapt our care to match your loved one's routines, ensuring they're comfortable while you take time to recharge.

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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 Guildford

Home care in Guildford supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.

  • Guildford & Woking

    We provide award winning care in Woking , Guildford , Knaphill , Merrow , Park Barn and the surrounding areas

  • Godalming

    We provide award winning care in Washington , Godalming , Haslemere , Cranleigh , Storrington and the surrounding areas

  • Woking
  • Knaphill
  • Merrow
  • Park Barn
  • Horsell
  • Byfleet
  • East Horsley
  • West Clandon
  • Sheerwater
  • Bellfields
  • Pyrford
  • Old Woking
  • West Byfleet
  • Woodbridge Hill
  • Effingham
  • Onslow Village
  • Guildford Park
  • Chilworth
  • Flexford
  • Worplesdon
  • Wanborough
  • Brookwood
  • Fairlands
  • West Horsley
  • Littleton
  • Mayford
  • Jacobs Well
  • Compton
  • Pirbright
  • Hook Heath
  • Puttenham
  • Willey Green
  • Westfield
  • East Clandon
  • Stoughton
  • Ockham
  • Wisley
  • Bridge End
  • Burpham
  • Westborough
  • Sutton Green
  • Artington
  • Wood Street
  • Ripley
  • Woodcote
  • Peasmarsh
  • Shalford
  • Wyke
  • Abbotswood
  • Slyfield
  • Charlotteville
  • Boxgrove
  • Fox Corner
  • Normandy
  • Send
  • Ockham Mill
  • Christmaspie
  • Send Marsh
  • Durnford Farm
  • Fell Hill
  • Surrey
  • Washington
  • Godalming
  • Haslemere
  • Cranleigh
  • Storrington
  • Farncombe
  • Billingshurst
  • Witley
  • Bramley
  • Shottermill
  • Pulborough
  • Petworth
  • West Chiltington Common
  • Elstead
  • Chiddingfold
  • Binscombe
  • Peaslake
  • Ewhurst
  • Wormley
  • Holloway Hill
  • Ifold
  • Catteshall
  • Shamley Green
  • Wisborough Green
  • Churt
  • Rowledge
  • Loxwood
  • Rowly
  • Hambledon
  • Shortfield Common
  • Busbridge
  • Dunsfold
  • Shere
  • Alfold Crossways
  • Northchapel
  • Abingworth
  • Kirdford
  • West Chiltington
  • Hurtmore
  • Fittleworth
  • Grayswood
  • Woolmer Hill
  • Coldwaltham
  • Dockenfield
  • Rushmoor
  • Hydestile
  • Graffham
  • Five Oaks
  • Durfold Wood
  • Lodsworth
  • Watersfield
  • Plaistow
  • Codmore Hill
  • Sutton
  • Rock
  • Tilford
  • Tuesley
  • Shackleford
  • Thursley
  • Holt Pound
  • Lurgashall
  • Balls Green
  • Hawkhurst Court
  • Hascombe
  • Duncton
  • West Burton
  • Bucks Horn Oak
  • Alfold Bars
  • The Haven
  • Byworth
  • Newpound Common
  • Adversane
  • Frensham
  • Thakeham
  • Malham
  • East Lavington
  • Shillinglee
  • Roundstreet Common
  • Enton Green
  • Gay Street
  • Ebernoe
  • Nutbourne
  • Charleshill
  • Tillington
  • Coneyhurst
  • Thorncombe Street
  • Alfold
  • Bowlhead Green
  • Ramsnest Common
  • Birtley Green
  • Rackham
  • Loxhill
  • Upperton
  • Lickfold
  • Balls Cross
  • River
  • Stroud Common
  • Goose Green
  • Peper Harow
  • Ansteadbrook
  • Selham
  • Grafham
  • Sullington
  • Highstreet Green
  • Palmers Cross
  • Greatham
  • Bury
  • Heath End
  • South Ambersham
  • Stopham
  • Bignor
  • Hardham
  • Dial Green
  • Coates
  • Foxhill
  • North Heath
  • Bedham
  • Brook
  • Little Bognor
  • Albury
  • Ridgebridge Hill
  • Upper Norwood
  • Milford
  • Hoe
  • Green Cross
  • Barlavington
  • Ewhurst Green
  • Bexleyhill
  • Halfway Bridge
  • Little London
  • Wiggonholt
  • Farley Green
  • Cold Harbour
  • Upwaltham
  • Sandhills
  • Ashington
  • Warminghurst
  • Millbridge
  • Wheelerstreet
  • Cramhurst
  • Gomshall
  • Wonersh
  • Coultershaw Bridge
  • Morgan's Green
  • Okehurst
  • Isling Bridge
  • Rushett Common
  • Run Common
  • Smithbrook Kilns
  • Lords Hill Common
  • Smock Alley
  • Spear Hill
  • Woods Hill
  • Hammer Vale
  • Egdean
  • Eashing
  • Munstead
  • Unsted
  • Winkworth
  • Riverhill
  • Lakers Green
  • Great Stoatley
  • Truxford
  • Batts Corner
  • Spreakley
  • Cootham
  • Tedfold
  • Smoky Hole
  • Great Slifehurst
  • Harwoods Green
  • Popple Hill

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Guildford

Whether you need regular breaks or support for a special occasion, we tailor our respite care to suit you. Our local, fully-employed Care Professionals are experienced in supporting people with various needs, from dementia care to helping with medications, mobility, and personal care. We take time to understand your loved one's preferences and care requirements, ensuring continuity when you're away. You can rely on us for anything from companionship to complex care support.

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  • Homecare Association
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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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Our Care Starts With Connection

For one family we were able to step in during a house move and hospital admission over Christmas, providing reliable respite care they needed. "Home Instead supported my parents over a very difficult time, including a house move and emergency hospital admission over Xmas. The carers were reliable, professional, kind, practical and caring. They were invariably cheerful too and increased the care with very short notice. The management team also were organised and helpful. Our family are so grateful to the whole team, and a very special individual carer."

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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

Our Guildford Team is With You Through Every Step

Our local team ensures comprehensive support for both planned and emergency respite care. Care Professionals receive thorough training in our mock bedroom space, covering everything from personal care to specialist support for conditions like Parkinson's and dementia. We're experienced in managing complex needs, including medication management and clinical care.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
  • A round badge reads “Top 20 Home Care Group Award 2026, homecare.co.uk” in blue and white. - Home Instead
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We deliver tailored home care to the Guildford 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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Our home help services in Guildford provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Having someone stay in your home to provide care can feel daunting, but our live-in care solutions help to bring older adults more independence and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. If you value the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is always someone nearby, live-in care in Guildford could be an excellent alternative to a care home.

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The right support is crucial when managing pain and end-of-life care. Our palliative care focuses on dignity and enables your loved one to remain in the place they feel happiest. We provide considerate palliative care in Guildford, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.

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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Guildford is designed to step in with dependable care at any time. Whether you're recharging your batteries or managing other commitments, our Care Professionals can provide reliable support, so you can take time to yourself without disrupting routines.

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Discover personalised, flexible personal care for older adults in Guildford, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Guildford, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Guildford, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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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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