Respite Care in Newcastle upon Tyne

It is estimated that around 9% of the population in the UK are unpaid family carers to a loved one. At Home in Instead Newcastle Upon Tyne we understand that its important to take a break from caring responsibilities for your own wellbeing, and that is where our respite care comes in. Our Care Professionals with their years of high-class training can care for your loved one while you have a well-deserved break, go on holiday or attend an appointment.

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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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Home care in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

  • Gosforth
  • Fenham
  • Walker/Byker
  • Kingston Park
  • Great Park
  • killingworth
  • Jesmond
  • Forest Hall
  • Kenton/Coxlodge
  • Tyne and Wear
  • Dudley
  • Blyth
  • Cramlington
  • Bedlington
  • Morpeth
  • Prestwick
  • Ponteland
  • Wideopen
  • Stakeford
  • Cowpen
  • Bedlington Station
  • Darras Hall
  • Hirst
  • Pegswood
  • North Seaton
  • Seghill
  • Widdrington
  • Linton
  • Ellington
  • Lynemouth
  • South Newsham
  • Loansdean
  • New Delaval
  • Coalburn
  • Lancaster Park
  • East Hartford
  • Bebside
  • Choppington
  • Stobhill Manor
  • Stannington
  • Hepscott
  • Cambois
  • Nedderton
  • Milbourne
  • Longhirst
  • Ulgham
  • East Sleekburn
  • Cresswell
  • Whalton
  • Matfen
  • Medburn
  • Mitford
  • Stobswood
  • East Cramlington
  • Bomarsund
  • Ogle
  • Meldon
  • Hartford Bridge
  • Tranwell
  • North Blyth
  • Bolam
  • Belsay
  • High Callerton
  • Ingoe
  • Fenrother
  • Throphill
  • Shotton
  • Berwick Hill
  • Hebron
  • Tritlington
  • Bothal
  • Hepscott Park
  • Woodhorn
  • Molesden
  • Causey Park Bridge
  • Earsdon
  • Dinnington
  • Harnham
  • Clifton
  • Pigdon
  • Newsham
  • Waterloo
  • Brenkley
  • West Chevington
  • Crofton
  • Burradon
  • Ryal
  • Kirkhill
  • Ashington
  • High Stanners
  • Stobhill
  • Fordley
  • Seaton Burn
  • Brunswick Village
  • Glororum
  • Stannington Station
  • Hazlerigg Village
  • Longhirst Colliery
  • Widdrington Station
  • Red Row
  • Scotland Gate
  • St Mary's Park
  • West Sleekburn
  • Guide Post
  • Newbiggin by the Sea
  • Annitsford
  • Chevington Moor
  • Middle Farm
  • Druridge
  • Tranwell Woods
  • West Duddo
  • West End Farm Cottages
  • Middle Duddo
  • Collingwood Cottages
  • Shilvington
  • Ulgham Grange
  • Helm
  • Causey Park
  • East Forest
  • Earsdon Moor
  • Espley Hall
  • Low Espley
  • Shield Green
  • Low Highlaws
  • Fenrother Lane
  • Heron's Close
  • Twizell
  • Horton Grange Farm
  • Northumberland
  • Whickham
  • Blaydon on Tyne
  • Hexham
  • Prudhoe
  • Lemington
  • Westerhope
  • Throckley
  • Crawcrook
  • Swalwell
  • Corbridge
  • Stocksfield
  • Wylam
  • Blaydon Burn
  • Warden
  • West Wylam
  • Newburn
  • Walbottle
  • Ovingham
  • Acomb
  • Riding Mill
  • Horsley
  • Stamfordham
  • Healey
  • Humshaugh
  • Clara Vale
  • Wall
  • Halton
  • Dilston
  • Dunston
  • Juniper
  • Hedley on the Hill
  • Chollerford
  • Sandhoe
  • Callerton
  • West Mickley
  • Fenwick
  • Ryton
  • Ovington
  • Broomley
  • Colwell
  • Low Brunton
  • Bywell
  • Woodside
  • Walwick
  • Eachwick
  • High Mickley
  • Coalburns
  • Anick
  • Mickley
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Greenside
  • Heugh
  • Chollerton
  • Oakwood
  • Dalton
  • Harlow Hill
  • Aydon
  • Newton
  • Dunston Hill
  • Stella
  • Blucher
  • Heddon on the Wall
  • Dilston Newtown
  • Apperley Dene
  • Lowgate
  • Stargate
  • Crookhill
  • Broomhaugh
  • Beauclerec
  • Teppermoor
  • Thornbrough
  • Dukesfield
  • Stocksfield Hall
  • High Brunton
  • Hindley Hall

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Newcastle upon Tyne

Respite Care with Home Instead is a great option for family carers who are looking for a break from care every so often or need care for a loved one during a holiday or appointment. We know that the regular demands that come with caring responsibilities can lead to exhaustion and burnout, and taking a rest by using respite services means taking care of yourself. Your loved one can stay in their own home and gives you peace of mind that they have the tailored care they need while you are away.

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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 Care Starts With Connection

Respite care with Home Instead is a personalised approach, and we will draw up a care plan to meet the needs of the person being cared for as well as their family caregiver. This is unique in that care is currently already being provided for them, and so we will very carefully draw up a plan that follows the approach already in place. Meaning that continuity of care will continue in the exact same way as it always has, and you can rest easy in that you loved one is being cared for while you take a break. Whether it is assisting them to an appointment or providing care in their own home, we have it covered.

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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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A carer in green assists an elderly woman lying in bed against a brick wall. - Home Instead

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Team is With You Through Every Step

At Home Instead, our Care Professionals are matched with clients and their family caregivers based on personalities, interests and care needs. This creates a trusted relationship between the family and Care Professional, giving you full peace of mind when respite care is needed. Our training is industry leading, award winning and certified by City and Guilds, meaning we can provide respite care for several illnesses, conditions and situations. This same personal matching carries through into how we help clients stay connected across Newcastle Upon Tyne. We love to assist all our clients to continue to do the things they love, whether that involves heading to the swimming pool for a swim, or to an art class.

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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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  • Green graphic stating "95% of clients recommend" with a note about a 2025 PEAQ satisfaction survey. - Home Instead
  • HCA Home Care Awards Winner 2025 logo with green, blue, and gray text and wavy lines. - Home Instead
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We deliver tailored home care to the Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and independence for your loved ones.

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Our dementia care in Newcastle upon Tyne 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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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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, from compassionate Care Professionals focused on encouraging independence.

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

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Discover personalised, flexible overnight care for older adults in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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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