Respite Care in Newtownards

One of the greatest advantages of having dependable respite care is the reassurance it provides; it's helpful to know that an experienced Care Professional is supporting your loved one while you're not around, allowing you to relax whether you're away for a few hours or several days. Home Instead offers personalised respite care throughout Newtownards, ensuring every visit is tailored to your loved one's individual's needs, routines, and preferences within their home. Whether you're attending an important meeting, celebrating something with your family, taking a much-needed holiday, or simply resting after a busy week of caregiving, our highly trained Care Professionals can provide compassionate support that helps your loved one feel completely comfortable with the respite arrangement. Meanwhile, you gain genuine peace of mind knowing everything is being taken care of while you rest.

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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 Newtownards

Home care in Newtownards 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.

  • Ards & North Down

    We provide award winning care in Bangor, Newtownards, Donaghadee, Portaferry, Millisle and the surrounding areas

  • Down & Lisburn

    We provide award winning care in Lisburn, Downpatrick, Comber, Chapeltown, Carryduff and the surrounding areas

  • Bangor
  • Donaghadee
  • Portaferry
  • Millisle
  • Portavogie
  • Dundonald
  • Ballywalter
  • Kircubbin
  • Cloghy
  • Carrowdore
  • Groomsport
  • Ballyhalbert
  • Greyabbey
  • Crawfordsburn
  • Holywood
  • Ballybeen
  • Kilcooley
  • Movilla
  • Ballyharry
  • Rubane
  • Helen's Bay
  • Conlig
  • Ardkeen
  • Cardy
  • Ballycullen
  • Ballybarnes
  • Co. Down
  • Down
  • Lisburn
  • Downpatrick
  • Comber
  • Chapeltown
  • Carryduff
  • Ballynahinch
  • Saintfield
  • Ballygowan
  • Castlewellan
  • Crossgar
  • Annahilt
  • Killinchy
  • Drumaness
  • Ardglass
  • Dundrum
  • Moneyreagh
  • Annsborough
  • Ballyward
  • The Spa
  • Mazetown
  • Killough
  • Seaforde
  • Drumbo
  • Raffrey
  • Strangford
  • Clough
  • Loughinisland
  • Drumbeg
  • Stoneyford
  • The Temple
  • Saul
  • Ballyskeagh
  • Maghera
  • Newcastle
  • Killyleagh
  • Kilmore
  • Milltown
  • Lambeg
  • Hilden
  • Tonagh
  • Knockmore
  • Magheralave
  • Ballymacash
  • Upper Malone
  • Four Winds
  • Stranmillis
  • Newtownbreda
  • Knockbreda
  • Dunmurry
  • Derriaghy
  • Finaghy
  • Broomhedge
  • Edenderry
  • Purdysburn
  • Ballylesson
  • Darragh Cross
  • Lisbane
  • Clonvaraghan
  • Balloo
  • Lower Ballinderry
  • Upper Ballinderry
  • Leitrim
  • Bailliesmill
  • Minerstown
  • Whiterock
  • Hillhall
  • Burrenbridge
  • Marshallstown
  • Ballynoe
  • Royal Hillsborough
  • Drumaroad
  • Bryansford
  • Ballyaughlis
  • Tullynacross
  • Derryboye
  • Dechomet
  • Drumlough
  • Closkelt
  • Kilkinamurry
  • Curraghglass
  • Ballygaltagh
  • Ferguson's Cross
  • Magheraconluce
  • Legacurry
  • Ballystokes
  • Ballysugah
  • Roneystown
  • Scollogstown
  • Ballycarn
  • Knockbracken
  • Ballycruttle
  • Raholp

Trusted, Personalised Home Care in Newtownards

Having a reliable support network around you can make an important difference when caring is a significant part of your daily routine, and could even help protect your mental health. Studies suggest that at least 1 in 8 people in the UK provide some level of unpaid care, and carers may face an increased likelihood of experiencing depression or anxiety, so finding time to take regular breaks is so important. Home Instead’s Newtownards team can become part of your support network, providing trusted respite care that gives you another person to rely upon whenever you need time away. Your loved one's Care Professional can stay with them to provide personalised support that's based around their individual needs, preferences and familiar routines. This can help them feel more comfortable without you, and give you a chance to focus your attention elsewhere, or just take some time to yourself. All of our respite care is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission regulations, so you can step away whenever you need to with the reassurance that your loved one's wellbeing, dignity and safety will always be prioritised.

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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

Handing over care to someone else can feel easier and less stressful when you know the person stepping in has not only the skills to help your loved one, but has also been selected with their specific personality in mind. Rather than focusing only on practical needs, we consider things like their interests, background, lifestyle and communication preferences when choosing a dedicated Care Professional who feels like a great fit based on their knowledge and experience. Whether respite involves a single visit or becomes an ongoing arrangement, they will take the time to understand how your loved one likes their day organised, the routines they want to continue with while you're gone, and how they prefer support to be provided in their home, so everything can continue with minimal disruption to their days. With support, they may want to browse the shops around Newtownards town centre, take an Active Ageing activity at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, or just stay home watching a favourite documentary or doing some gardening while they have help around. Whatever they like to do with their time, our highly trained Care Professionals can provide the services that will help them stay safe and comfortable at home, such as personal care, dementia care, home help, Parkinson’s care or diabetes monitoring. With support that respects both their abilities and their preferences, you can enjoy a genuinely relaxing break knowing your loved one remains content and engaged in the comfort of their own home.

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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 Newtownards Team is With You Through Every Step

For someone who receives much of their care from family, respite can create a valuable experience for your loved one, allowing them to connect with someone new and develop confidence outside that familiar routine. They may enjoy sharing stories with someone new, discovering common interests, or receiving support to get out in their community if able. Respite allows them to make choices for themselves and experience a little more independence, while you gain the opportunity to focus on areas of your own life that normally take second place to your caregiving responsibilities. Our experienced office staff in Newtownards help keep everything organised in the background by coordinating Care Professionals, managing visits, overseeing the service and keeping in touch with you throughout so you always know what's happening back at home. Respite can give you the flexibility to accommodate life as it happens, providing another pair of capable hands that can step in when routines change, commitments arise, or you simply decide it's time to do something for yourself.

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Award-winning service you can trust

  • Leaders in Care Award
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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 Newtownards 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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Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Newtownards 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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