Respite Care Services

Our respite care services are designed to give family carers a much-needed break while ensuring their loved one continues to receive safe, compassionate and dependable support at home.

Respite Care Tailored to Your Routine

Whether you need a few hours to attend an appointment, a regular break each week, support during a holiday or temporary help following a change in circumstances, our flexible respite care can be tailored around your needs.

Based in Brentwood, we provide person-centred respite care for children and adults throughout the local area and surrounding Essex communities.

Every household has its own routines, preferences and ways of doing things. That is why we take the time to understand exactly how care is usually provided before respite support begins.

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What Our Respite Care Services Include

  • Personal care needs
  • Dressing and undressing
  • Cultural or religious preferences
  • Important household information
  • Favourite activities
  • Communication needs
  • Meal choices
  • Encouragement with daily living activities

Who Can Benefit from Respite Care?

Our respite care services can support:

  • Family members caring for an elderly relative
  • Parents caring for a child with disabilities
  • People supporting an adult with physical or learning disabilities
  • Carers who need time for work, appointments or family commitments
  • Families arranging temporary care after hospital discharge
  • Carers who are feeling tired, overwhelmed or at risk of burnout
  • Families needing additional help during holidays or emergencies
  • Individuals whose usual carer is temporarily unavailable
About us
Trusted by families across Essex
"I find all CareMax staff give me 100% and nothing is too much for them, I feel very safe in their care."
Customer Basildon
“The carers are excellent, they are aware of my husband’s specific needs both mentally and physically, we both applaud CareMax."
Customer Brentwood
“My mum finds the girls very caring and the keep in touch all the time, nothing is too much trouble for them."
Customer Brentwood
“All the staff are polite and helpful and always answer any questions I have.”
Customer Billericay
"I am happy with the carers, CareMax staff always listen to me."
Customer Basildon
"Overall I am very happy with the service, timekeeping, punctuality and reliability is very good.”
Customer Brentwood

Frequently asked questions

Respite care can be arranged for a few hours, a full day, overnight, several days or on a regular weekly basis. The duration will depend on your needs and the level of support required.

In some circumstances, we may be able to arrange care at short notice. Availability will depend on the type of support required, so we recommend contacting us as soon as possible.

Yes. We will discuss the individual’s usual routines, preferences, medication, meals and activities before care begins. Our carers will follow the agreed care plan to provide continuity and reassurance.

Absolutely. Many families arrange respite care on a weekly or monthly basis. Regular support can provide dependable breaks and help prevent carer fatigue.

Yes. Overnight support can be arranged where required, including assistance with evening routines, night-time needs and morning care.

Arrange Respite Care

Whether you need a few hours to yourself, regular weekly support or temporary care while you are away, our friendly team is here to help.

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