Respite Care in New Milton

New Milton • Hampshire and the New Forest

Short-term and emergency respite care in New Milton

Caring for a relative is one of the most generous things a person can do, but no one can do it every hour of every day without a break. Respite care in New Milton gives family carers the chance to rest, recover from illness, keep an appointment or simply have a proper holiday, safe in the knowledge that their loved one is being looked after at home by a trained Care Professional. We arrange respite for a single afternoon, a week, a fortnight or longer, and we can step in at short notice when something unexpected happens.

Protocol Healthcare Services has arranged respite for families for more than a decade. We are open about how we work: our offices are in the South of England, with our nearest team coordinating from Bournemouth, a short drive west along the coast, rather than a branch on Station Road. That coastal proximity is exactly why we can usually get cover in place quickly across New Milton, from Old Milton and Barton on Sea to Hordle, Ashley and Bashley. Every Care Professional is enhanced DBS checked, referenced and trained before they start.

When families in New Milton turn to respite care

• ✓ A planned holiday or weekend away for the main carer
• ✓ Emergency cover if a carer falls ill or is admitted to hospital
• ✓ Recovery time after an operation or hospital discharge
• ✓ Regular, recurring breaks to prevent carer burnout
• ✓ A trial of professional care before longer-term arrangements
• ✓ Cover during a family wedding, funeral or event
• ✓ A short bridge while permanent care is arranged
• ✓ Overnight and 24-hour live-in respite

Visiting or live-in respite in New Milton

Respite can take whatever shape suits your family. Some carers just need a few hours to themselves during the day, so we arrange visiting respite calls that cover personal care, meals and companionship while they are out. Others need continuous cover for a week or two, and for that we provide live-in respite, where a Care Professional moves into the home and takes over the full caring role around the clock. Live-in respite is especially popular with couples and with families across Wootton, Fernhill and Ossemsley who want the person cared for to stay in their own bed and routine rather than move into temporary residential care.

Because respite is temporary, a proper handover is everything. Before cover begins we take time to learn the person's routine, likes and dislikes, medication, mobility and the little things that make the day go smoothly, whether that is a favourite chair by the window, a walk near the clifftop at Barton on Sea, or a set time for the Wednesday market. That way the usual carer can switch off knowing nothing important will be missed.

Emergency respite when you need it most

Not all breaks are planned. Sometimes a family carer is suddenly taken ill, has a fall of their own, or is admitted to Lymington New Forest Hospital, run by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, or the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. In those moments the person they care for cannot simply be left, and we understand the urgency. We provide emergency respite across New Milton, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and can often have a Care Professional in place within 24 to 48 hours. Respite is also invaluable after an operation, giving extra hands during the early weeks at home and helping reduce the risk of an avoidable readmission.

Funding respite care in New Milton

Respite is priced by the visit or as a weekly live-in fee, and we give you a clear quote before anything starts. Many New Milton families self-fund, but support may be available. As a carer you are entitled to a carer's assessment, and the person you care for can have a care needs assessment, both arranged through Hampshire County Council alongside New Forest District Council, which can sometimes include help towards respite. Care at home in England is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our team is happy to explain the options, and you can read more on our paying for care guide or browse all our services.

Areas of New Milton we cover for respite care

We arrange respite care across the town and the surrounding BH25 postcode, including:

• Old Milton
• Barton on Sea
• Ashley
• Bashley
• Wootton
• Fernhill
• Ossemsley
• Hordle