Respite Care for Families

A proper break for the person who does the caring

Caring for a partner or parent is a full-time job with no days off. Helping Hands gives family carers a break, from a few hours a week to full days, knowing their loved one is with someone kind, experienced and DBS checked. Visits start from three hours and go up to eight hours in a day.

How we can help

  • Regular weekly visits so you can plan your own time
  • Full-day cover for appointments, work or a day out
  • Company, meals and light help at home while you are away
  • Outings and activities so the day is enjoyable, not just covered
  • Sitting service for people who cannot be left alone
  • Support after a hospital stay or during a difficult patch

Who we can help

  • Partners caring for a husband or wife
  • Adult children caring for a parent
  • Families who need cover for a holiday or a week away
  • Carers who simply need a few hours to themselves

You cannot pour from an empty cup. A few hours off each week keeps you well enough to keep caring.

Talk to Lorna

Helping Hands is a small, independent Dorchester team, not a franchise. We are fully DBS checked and insured, and visits start from three hours. Call Lorna on 07770 514832 or email hhdorset26@gmail.com for a no-pressure chat about what your family needs.

See our other services on the Companion Care page, or read what families say in our Google reviews.

Warmly,
Lorna
Helping Hands

Helping Hands: Respite Care for Families