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Respite care
If you're looking for a short-term break you can enjoy some time for yourself, knowing your loved ones are in safe and comfortable hands. MHA respite care is the perfect option for you.
Why choose an MHA care home for respite care
We offer high-quality, short-term care for older people who need residential, nursing or dementia care. Our friendly and experienced teams will welcome your loved one into our home and provide them with personalised care, tailored to their individual needs.
During their temporary stay, your loved one will have their own furnished room, with access to all the facilities and amenities of our home. They will also be able to join in the many activities and events that we organise, such as tea dances, singing, games and arts and crafts. They will also enjoy delicious meals, prepared by our chefs using fresh and local ingredients.
Our respite care offers
Support to enable you to maintain your independence
We're here to assist with everyday tasks like cleaning, laundry, and personal care, ensuring that you feel comfortable and well-cared for.
A friendly and vibrant community
We take pride in enabling you to maintain strong ties with the local community and develop new and existing friendships.
Compassionate, personalised care and support
We build relationships with you and your loved one to tailor our care and support in a way that meets your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Experienced carers
Our care teams are fully trained and equipped to support the needs of older people.
Lifestyle programme tailored to you
All our care homes have a dedicated activities coordinator providing a weekly events calendar full of fulfilling activities suitable for all abilities.
Emotional and spiritual support
We take a holistic approach to ensure that both your loved one and the family are emotionally supported, including providing support through our dedicated chaplain.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Respite care can benefit both you and your loved one in many ways. It can:
- Help you relax and enjoy some quality time for yourself
- Improve your mental and physical health and wellbeing
- Gives you time to pursue your hobbies, interests or social activities
- Support you in managing the challenges and demands of caring
- Give your loved one a change of environment and new opportunities
- Enhance the quality of life for both of you.
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