In Ipswich and the surrounding area, 14% of adults are unpaid family carers – dedicating their time to looking after loved ones. Our CQC Outstanding-rated respite care service across Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge enables family carers to take essential breaks while their loved ones continue receiving professional support at home. Whether you need a few hours to attend appointments, regular weekly breaks, or coverage for a holiday, our experienced team ensures continuity of care that maintains familiar routines.
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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Our respite support is carefully planned to match existing care routines. Before our care begins, we’ll arrange a detailed handover where you can share important information about preferences, medications, and daily schedules. Our Care Professionals can assist with local transport, whether that’s driving clients to appointments in their own car or accompanying them on public transport. These minimum one-hour visits ensure unhurried support, and our secure mobile App keeps you updated even when you’re away.
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 understand that accepting respite care is a significant step for both carers and their loved ones. Our approach focuses on making the transition comfortable for everyone so everyone feels listened to. As one family member shared: “The whole process with the Home Instead team was excellent; thorough, clear and personable. The team guided Mum through her options so she felt completely in control. Both carers were extremely interested in Mum, and we were really reassured by their professionalism.”
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
Our Care Professionals complete comprehensive training in Ipswich-based training rooms, ensuring they’re fully prepared to provide both practical and emotional support. As a 5-star employer, we attract and retain experienced team members who understand the importance of maintaining established routines. Many have personal experience as family carers themselves, bringing valuable insight and empathy to their roles. Supporting family caregivers is central to our community involvement, our respite care can also assist your loved one to get out and about locally, allowing you to stay at home. At Home Instead, we’re proud to partner with local GP surgeries to offer free monthly Key to Care dementia drop-in sessions. Open to everyone, these sessions aim to support families, caregivers and the community with expert guidance and understanding. Held at The Grove, Framfield House, and Two Rivers Medical Centres, we aim to provide education on living with dementia and support.
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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