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Short-term respite & recovery care at home
Respite and convalescent care when you need a little extra help
Short-term support at home, whether you care for a loved one and need a break, or you are recovering from illness, an operation or a fall.
Nurse-led care
Led by qualified community nurses
Free nurse assessment
In your home, no obligation
CQC rated Good
Good in all five areas
Family-run & local
Based in Lytham St Annes
Respite care: a well-earned break for family carers
Looking after someone you love is rewarding, but it can also be tiring. Regular breaks help family carers stay well and keep caring for longer. Our respite care service means a trained Farrell Healthcare carer steps in so you can rest, see friends, attend your own appointments or go on holiday.
Respite can be a few hours each week, a regular day, or more intensive support for a week or two while you are away. We get to know your loved one and their routine beforehand, so the change is as smooth as possible.
Convalescent care: recovering in the comfort of home
After an operation, illness or hospital stay, most people recover best at home. Convalescent care gives you short-term support while you get back on your feet, with help around the house, personal care, meals and medication.
Our nurse-led team has experience in rehabilitation, early supported discharge and falls prevention. We can work alongside your GP, district nurses and therapists, encouraging you to regain your strength and confidence and reducing the risk of going back into hospital.
If you are coming out of hospital, our hospital to home service can also arrange an escort home and make sure everything is ready for your return.
Flexible, short-term and easy to arrange
Respite and convalescent care starts with a free nurse assessment, just like our long-term care. There is no minimum term, and if you decide you would like to continue with ongoing support, we can simply carry on with the same familiar carers.
Areas we cover
We provide respite and convalescent care in Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, South Shore, Marton, Kirkham, Freckleton, Warton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Staining, Thornton, Cleveleys and Fleetwood.
Talk to us about respite & convalescent care
Arrange a free, no-obligation assessment at home with one of our qualified nurses.
How we can help
- Planned breaks for family carers
- Holiday cover while relatives are away
- Recovery support after surgery or illness
- Help with washing, dressing and meals
- Medication prompting during recovery
- Encouraging mobility and rehab exercises
- Shopping, laundry and light housework
- Companionship and reassurance
Frequently asked questions
How long can respite care last?
As long as you need it. It might be a few hours a week, a single day, or round-the-clock support for a couple of weeks while you go on holiday. There is no minimum term.
Can respite care be arranged at short notice?
Please call us on 01253 759613. We will always try to help, and we will arrange a free nurse assessment as quickly as we can.
What is the difference between respite and convalescent care?
Respite care gives a family carer a break. Convalescent care helps the person themselves recover after illness, surgery or a hospital stay. Both are short-term and both take place at home.
Where we provide respite & convalescent care
Respite & Convalescent Care across the Fylde Coast
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Arrange respite & convalescent care with Farrell Healthcare
Every care package starts with a free, no-obligation assessment at home by one of our qualified nurses. Call us, or send us a few details and we will call you back.