How to Book Respite Care in 24 Hours

Homelium
Jul 23
2 min read

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Sometimes, life throws us curveballs. A family emergency, a sudden illness, or a planned carer break can leave you needing urgent help—fast. If you’re looking for respite care at short notice, Homelium is here to guide you through it.

Here’s how to arrange high-quality, compassionate respite care in just 24 hours.

✅ 1. Call Our Friendly Team

The fastest way to get the ball rolling is to give us a call. Whether it’s for a few hours, a weekend, or longer-term support, our local care team will talk through your needs and check availability straight away.

📞 Call us on 0333 3448 677

What we’ll ask:

Who needs support and why
Preferred dates and times
Any health or mobility needs
Your location

This isn’t a sales call—it’s a helpful, pressure-free chat to see if we can step in and support.

📝 2. Quick Assessment (Can Be Done the Same Day)

To make sure we provide safe and personalised care, we’ll need to carry out a care assessment. Don’t worry it’s not a test.

One of our experienced team members will visit the home (or speak via video/phone if needed) to get to know:

Medication and health needs
Daily routines and preferences
Risks or allergies
What matters most to you or your loved one

This can often happen within a few hours of your call if you're within our service area.

👩‍⚕️ 3. We Match You With Carers

Once the assessment is done, we’ll find the right carers for your situation—who are experienced, kind, and local.

We’ll always try to match based on:

Relevant care experience (e.g., dementia, mobility support)
Personality and communication style
Cultural or language preferences (if needed)
Availability for your required dates

In urgent cases, we can have a carer ready within 24 hours.

💬 4. You’re Kept Informed at Every Step

We understand handing over care is a big decision—especially at short notice. That’s why we:

Confirm all arrangements in writing
Introduce your carer before they arrive
Keep family updated if needed

You’ll always have a direct contact and support from our team, even outside regular hours.

🌟 Why Families Trust Homelium for Emergency Respite

Rated Excellent by families
Trained carers with specialist knowledge (e.g., dementia, end-of-life)
Flexible bookings (from a single visit to several weeks)
Rapid response service
No pressure, no long-term contract required
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