Respite care in the North West

Caring for a family member can be fulfilling, but it also takes energy and patience. When you need time to rest, our respite care across the North East, including Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, and Middlesbrough, offers reliable support so your loved one can remain comfortable at home. Our Care Professionals step in with a calm, familiar approach, following established routines while you take a break to restore your own well-being.

Enquire Now
Client & Care Professional - Home Instead
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

Select Your Local Office

    • Quality, Personalised Respite Care in the North West

    Many family carers across the North West balance work, personal commitments, and the emotional demands of caring for a loved one. Over time, the constant responsibility can feel heavy, especially when there’s little space to rest. Respite care provides a practical and reassuring way to step back without compromising the continuity of support at home.

    Our Care Professionals take time to understand the daily patterns your loved one relies on. They follow these routines with care and professionalism, helping the person receiving support feel grounded and secure. Whether you need occasional breaks or a longer period of cover, respite care is shaped around what works best for your situation.

    As a CQC-regulated service, we maintain high standards while focusing on what matters most to families: trust, reliability, and consistent care. With thoughtful planning and compassionate support, respite care gives carers the breathing space they need while ensuring loved ones remain well cared for.

    Client & Care Professional - Home Instead

    Award-winning service you can trust

    • Leaders in Care Award
    • awards 2025
    • PRTA 2025 Logo - Home Instead
    • 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
    View all

    Person centred live-in care

    At the heart of our approach is the belief that good respite care should feel steady, familiar, and reassuring. We take time to understand the personal habits, preferences, and rhythms that make someone feel at ease, paying attention to the small details that bring comfort. Care Professionals are carefully matched so relationships can grow naturally, helping the person receiving care feel understood and supported from the outset.

    Once respite begins, routines are followed with quiet attentiveness. Whether it’s how someone likes to start their morning or the way they prefer to unwind later in the day, these details guide the care we provide. Clear communication keeps families informed, offering reassurance while you step back to rest.

    By preserving familiarity and respecting established patterns, respite care helps maintain a sense of stability at home, giving carers confidence that their loved one is in capable, compassionate hands.

    Choosing Home Instead for personalised respite care in the North West

    Respite care works best when everyone feels secure, informed, and supported. We talk through your priorities before visits begin, ensuring Care Professionals understand what matters most to your family member. As respite continues, we stay in touch with regular updates so you can relax, knowing your loved one is settled and content.

    Transitions are handled thoughtfully. When you return, there is time for a clear handover, helping you feel connected and fully aware of how things have been at home. This steady communication builds trust and makes each break easier to take.

    The support we provide isn’t only practical, it’s emotional, too. When carers have the space to rest and recover, they’re better able to continue offering the care they want to give. By protecting your well-being, respite care strengthens the overall support surrounding your loved one and helps restore balance to family life.

    Client & Care Professional - Home Instead
    Client Testimonials

    This is a company whose staff really do care on a personal level and who are client orientated, providing stimulative activities, conversation and going the extra mile to help client and family.

    Eileen, Client

    client testimonial

    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

    Our Partners

    • Alzheimers Society
    • Parkinsons UK
    • Homecare-Association
    • British Franchise Association
    View All

    Advice & Support