In shortRespite care gives a family carer a break while someone else looks after the person they care for. With KCP Care, that break happens at home, so the person being cared for keeps their own routine while you rest, go away or deal with your own health. Why breaks matter Unpaid carers hold up much of the care in this country, often without a day off. Tiredness builds slowly until something gives. Planned breaks protect the carer’s health, and that protects the person they care for too. What respite at home looks like A few hours each week: a regular sitting service so you can shop, see friends or attend your own appointments. Short breaks: visits or a live-in carer for a few days around a family event or a hospital stay. Holidays: a live-in carer for one or two weeks while you go away, following the routine you set. Emergencies: if you are suddenly unwell, call us. We will tell you honestly what we can arrange and how quickly. Making it feel familiar We meet you both before the break and write down the routine: how the morning goes, favourite meals, medicines, what helps on a difficult day. Where we can, the same carer covers regular breaks so the person gets to know them. Help for family carers If you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week you may be able to claim Carer’s Allowance, currently £86.45 a week. Any carer can ask the council for a carer’s assessment. Our guide to paying for care has the details.