Arranging a longer-term break

If the person you care for needs a high level of support, including overnight care, and you would like to take a break or go on holiday, the following options can provide the necessary level of care:

• Residential care homes: Provide short-term care, assisting with daily tasks such as washing, bathing, dressing, and meal times in a 24-hour care environment.
• Nursing homes: Offer the same services as residential care homes, with the addition of trained nurses to meet specific medical care needs.
• Dementia-registered care homes: Specialise in caring for individuals with dementia, offering tailored support in a secure environment.
• Live-in carer: A home care agency can arrange for a carer to provide 24-hour care in the person's home. The carer will need a separate bedroom within the property.
• Short break centres: Designed for adults with disabilities, these centres provide temporary care with trained staff, engaging activities, and outings.

Find a list of local care homes, specialist care and nursing homes on our community directory.

Useful information

The Berkshire Care Directory publication provides a list of care homes and agencies in all the six local authorities in Berkshire, along with helpful information on choosing the right care.

Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. They monitor and inspect care homes and care agencies and publish each settings inspection report. To view a report go to the CQC website.