Respite Care in Bradford and Shipley

Caring for someone you love is a big commitment, and everyone needs a break sometimes. NU Healthcare Provisions provides respite care at home for adults (18+) across Bradford, Shipley and the surrounding area. A trained carer supports the person you look after with their personal care and daily routines in their own home, so you can rest, work, attend appointments or simply have some time for yourself.

We're based at 69 Bradford Road in Shipley, so we're local to Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley, Frizinghall and the wider Bradford district. We also welcome enquiries from across West Yorkshire. Tell us where you are, and we'll let you know honestly whether we can cover your area.

What is respite care?

Respite care is short-term or occasional care that gives a regular carer a break. It can be a few hours a week, a set day each week, or more support while you're away or recovering from illness yourself. Because the care happens at home, the person you care for keeps their usual surroundings, routines and belongings. Many people find that much less unsettling than a short stay somewhere new.

Who our respite care is for

Our respite care is for adults aged 18 and over who need help with personal care at home, and for the family members, partners and friends who usually look after them. You might be:

• a husband, wife or partner caring full time and needing regular time off
• an adult son or daughter juggling work, children and caring for a parent
• a carer who has a holiday, an operation or a family event coming up
• someone who looks after a relative and simply needs a rest before burnout sets in.

What's included

Our care is personal care, delivered by carers who are trained and supported by a team with nursing backgrounds. Founded and managed by a qualified nurse, depending on the assessed needs a respite visit can include:

• help with washing, bathing, showering and oral care
• help getting dressed and undressed
• toileting and continence support
• support to move around the home safely
• prompting and help with medication, in line with the care plan
• help with meals and drinks, so the person eats and drinks well
• companionship and keeping to familiar routines.

Before care starts, we agree a written care plan with you and the person being cared for. That way, everyone knows what will happen at each visit and what matters most to them.

A break for carers

Unpaid carers often put their own health last. Taking regular breaks is one of the best ways to keep going. If you care for someone in the Bradford district, you may be entitled to a carer's assessment from Bradford Council. The assessment can look at what support would help you, and that can include breaks. You can find out more on the NHS guide to carer's assessments and on Bradford Council's carers pages. Local charity Carers' Resource also supports unpaid carers in Bradford and Craven.

How to start

1. Get in touch. Call 01274 214093 or email enquiries@nuhealthcareprovisions.com. Tell us a little about the person who needs care and when you'd like a break.
2. We talk it through. We'll ask about needs, routines and where you live, and confirm whether we can help.
3. We agree a care plan. We set out the visits, the tasks and anything important to the person, such as their preferences, their routines and the people to contact.
4. Care begins. We'll keep you informed throughout.

Paying for respite care

Many people pay for respite care in one of these ways:

• Council funding and direct payments. If the council assesses the person you care for, or you as the carer, as eligible for support, it may fund care. You can ask for that funding as a direct payment, which lets you choose your own care provider.
• Paying privately (self-funding). You can arrange and pay for care yourself, with no council assessment needed. The cost depends on how many visits are needed, how long they last, the time of day and the level of support. We'll explain this clearly before anything is agreed.
• Attendance Allowance. If the person you care for has reached State Pension age and needs help with personal care, they may be able to claim Attendance Allowance. It isn't means-tested and can help pay for breaks like respite care. We can help with the claim form for free as part of our initial care assessment, and the DWP makes the decision. Younger adults may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) instead. Unpaid carers may be eligible for Carer's Allowance.

We can't give financial advice, but we're happy to explain how our care works alongside each of these options.

Frequently asked questions

Call 01274 214093 or email enquiries@nuhealthcareprovisions.com to talk about respite care.