Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give yourself as a caregiver is a little breathing space. When you're looking after an older loved one, taking regular breaks can help restore your energy and make it easier to continue supporting them with patience in the long term. At Home Instead in Horley, our personalised respite care is designed to fit around your family's needs, whether you're away for a few hours or several days. You may be attending a family celebration, going on a holiday abroad, enjoying a day out, or simply catching up on rest so you feel refreshed for the days ahead. Throughout your break, our highly trained and experienced Care Professionals can provide attentive care that allows you to fully relax knowing your loved one is safe, comfortable, and receiving excellent support while you're away.
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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The team here at Home Instead Crawley & East Grinstead are proud to provide expert home care in Horley. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.
When caring responsibilities become a regular part of life, it's easy for your own needs to move further down the list each day. Studies suggest that at least 1 in 8 people in the UK provide some form of unpaid care, with carers facing a greater risk of experiencing anxiety or depression, so making time for your own needs is important to avoid burnout and overwhelm affecting your mental health. Home Instead’s Horley team provides flexible respite care that gives you dependable time away when you need it, while ensuring your loved one continues to receive attentive support in the comfort of their own home. You could arrange respite care for just a few hours for a much-needed lunch break, or take an extended period of time to catch up on other life responsibilities that have piled up. In either case, your loved one's Care Professional can offer companionship and personalised assistance while respecting the habits and routines that help to maintain their comfort when you're gone. Our respite services always meet Care Quality Commission regulations, so you can step away from your usual caregiving duties feeling reassured that your loved one's safety, dignity and comfort will remain fully supported while you're gone.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
Your loved one deserves to feel completely comfortable with the person stepping in to support them in your absence, whether respite lasts for a few hours or becomes part of their regular routine. We want their time together to feel relaxed and enjoyable, so our matching process considers things like their personality, hobbies, lifestyle, interests, and communication preferences alongside their ability to manage your loved one's care requirements. Whether it’s a one-off visit or an ongoing arrangement, your loved one's dedicated Care Professional will learn how they like their day to unfold, which routines are important to them, and where they would appreciate assistance – this helps to maintain some normality for them while you are away. With support, they might want to attend a community event at Horley Community Centre, take a walk around Riverside Garden Park, or just stay home doing some baking or completing a crossword together. Whatever they would like to do with this time, our highly trained Care Professionals can provide any services they need to feel safe and healthy while you're gone, such as personal care, dementia care, mobility support, catheter management or home help. Most caregivers feel much better taking a break knowing that their loved one has someone in the home with them that can not only help with their physical needs, but can also make the day more enjoyable for them.
Respite can give your loved one more opportunities to enjoy a day that's not shaped around the usual caregiving routine. They might choose to spend time on a favourite pastime while they have an extra set of hands available, chat over a cup of tea, or venture out into the community with help. Having someone new there can also encourage your loved one to make more decisions for themselves, which can strengthen their confidence while widening the circle of people they feel comfortable relying on when you're not around. Behind each visit, our experienced office team in Horley provides the organisation that keeps the wider service on track, such as arranging schedules, communicating with you throughout so you always know what's happening back home, and overseeing the service so everything continues to run smoothly. Having the right people beside you can transform respite from something you feel uncertain about into a reassuring part of family life, giving everyone the support and space they need to thrive.
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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Learn moreHaving 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 Horley could be an excellent alternative to a care home.
Learn moreTaking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Horley 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.
Learn moreWe 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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