Respite Care in Hastings

Across Bexhill, Battle, St Leonards and Hastings, around 19,000 people provide unpaid care for loved ones – a role that requires immense dedication and energy. Taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for the person you love. Whether you need respite for an hour, several days, or regular weekly support, we adapt flexibly to what helps you most. As a CQC regulated provider rated 9.8/10 on homecare.co.uk, we understand that taking a break shouldn't mean compromising on the quality of care your loved one receives.

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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 Hastings

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

Bexhill, Battle and Hastings

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  • Bexhill-on-Sea
  • Old Town
  • Ore
  • Blacklands
  • Battle
  • Sidley
  • Silverhill Park
  • Silverhill
  • Pebsham
  • Belmont
  • Cooden
  • Clive Vale
  • Harley Shute
  • Glenleigh Park
  • Fairlight
  • Bulverhythe
  • Sedlescombe
  • Ninfield
  • Icklesham
  • Winchelsea Beach
  • Baldslow
  • Pett
  • Glyne Gap
  • Netherfield
  • Winchelsea
  • Westfield
  • Cliff End
  • Three Oaks
  • Guestling Green
  • Whatlington
  • Hooe Common
  • Kent Street
  • Hollington
  • St Leonards
  • Guestling Thorn
  • Crowhurst
  • Catsfield
  • Whydown
  • Hooe
  • Collington
  • Bohemia
  • Penhurst
  • Lunsford's Cross
  • Little Common
  • West Hill
  • Central
  • St Helen's
  • West Marina
  • Tilekiln
  • Castleham
  • Broomgrove
  • St Leonards Green
  • High Wickham
  • Filsham
  • The Highlands
  • Telham
  • Guestling
  • Pett Level
  • Ashburnham
  • Blackfriars
  • Starr's Green
  • Glengorse
  • Henleys Down
  • Marlpits
  • East Sussex

To us it's personal

Every family's situation is unique – you might need a few hours each week for appointments, regular afternoons to pursue your own interests, or occasional longer breaks. Your Care Professional steps in seamlessly, maintaining familiar routines while bringing fresh energy to each visit. From supporting complex medical needs to sharing companionship over tea, they adapt to what matters most. Whether it's help with personal care, managing medications, or support with mobility, each visit is unhurried and carefully tailored to individual preferences.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.


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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!

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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 Hastings for personalised home care

Family carers tell us on homecare.co.uk how our respite care brings much needed peace of mind. One daughter shared: "We have been using Home Instead for 1.5 years… Every care professional coming in has been attentive, caring, trustworthy, kind and have treated my father with utmost dignity and respect at all times." Another noted: "When it became necessary to dial up the care to more visits this was accommodated almost immediately which we were very grateful for."

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Our Community Partners

  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinsons
  • Homecare Association
  • British Franchise Association
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Our Hastings Team is With You Through Every Step

Owner Caroline Aherne ensures every Care Professional receives comprehensive industry-leading training in supporting people with varied needs. Our team brings expertise in supporting people living with Parkinson's, managing catheters and stomas, and helping with mobility challenges. Each Care Professional is carefully selected for their natural empathy and understanding, completing thorough DBS checks and extensive training before joining our team. This professional expertise, combined with genuine compassion, means you can take time away knowing your loved one is in the very best hands. This same dedication carries through to how we work within the local community. We work closely with healthcare providers across Bexhill and surrounding areas, ensuring seamless coordination of care. Through our Companionship Café and involvement with the Hastings Dementia Action Alliance and Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance, we understand local resources available to support both clients and their family carers. Whether it's arranging transport to medical appointments or helping someone attend local social groups, we help maintain important connections that benefit both the person receiving care and their family carer.

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We deliver tailored home care to the Hastings 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 Hastings provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Our dementia care in Hastings is designed by experts and is City & Guilds Assured, so you know your loved one is receiving only the very best care. Our Care Professionals focus on creating an environment that's calm and consistent, while maintaining dignity and familiar routines to reduce confusion and keep clients comfortable.

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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 Hastings 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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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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