Welcome to Respite Care UK, a trusted nationwide directory helping individuals and families find reliable companionship care, nursing homes and respite care services throughout the United Kingdom. Our platform supports older people, carers and families by connecting them with professional care providers who offer safe, compassionate and personalised support close to home.
Whether you are looking for companionship care to reduce loneliness, short term respite care to support a family carer, or a long term nursing home placement, Respite Care UK makes it easy to search, compare and contact care services with confidence.
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also place emotional and physical demands on families and carers. Our directory is designed to simplify the process of finding the right care by allowing you to:
Find companionship care services that provide social support, conversation and reassurance
Locate respite care that offers temporary relief for carers
Identify nursing homes providing continuous personal and clinical care
Search by county or region to find local care providers quickly
Review service details and contact care organisations directly
Companionship care focuses on emotional wellbeing, social connection and day to day support. It is ideal for individuals who may feel isolated, live alone, or benefit from regular company and encouragement. Companionship carers can help with conversation, shared activities, attending appointments, light household tasks and maintaining routines, all while promoting independence and dignity.
This type of care can be provided in the individual’s own home and can be arranged on a flexible basis, from occasional visits to regular daily support.
Respite care provides short term support to allow family carers time to rest, recharge or manage other responsibilities. Care may take place in the person’s home, through day services, or as a temporary stay in a care or nursing home. During this period, individuals continue to receive professional, safe and compassionate care tailored to their needs.
Nursing home care offers round the clock support for people with complex medical or health related needs. Alongside personal care and daily assistance, nursing homes provide access to qualified nursing staff who can manage medication, mobility support and ongoing clinical conditions. Nursing home care is suitable for older people, individuals living with long term illness, or those who require regular medical oversight in a supportive environment.
Our directory features a wide range of companionship, respite and nursing care services, including:
Companionship care at home focused on social interaction and wellbeing
Respite care at home providing short term personal and companionship support
Short term respite stays in care homes or nursing homes
Nursing homes offering full time personal and medical care
Specialist services including dementia care, palliative care, neurological support and disability care
We list care providers across the entire UK, making it easy to find services near you.
Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Devon, Cornwall, the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, Highland, Aberdeenshire, Lanarkshire and nearby regions
Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Powys, Gwynedd and neighbouring counties
Belfast, Derry and Londonderry, Armagh, Antrim and beyond
Wherever you are based, Respite Care UK helps you find trusted companionship care, respite services and nursing homes close to home.
If you provide companionship care, respite services or nursing home care, joining our directory can help you:
Increase visibility with families actively searching for care
Promote your services, specialisms and service areas
Receive direct enquiries from people seeking companionship or respite support
Benefit from UK wide exposure through search optimised listings
Whether you are arranging companionship care for a loved one, exploring respite options, or promoting your own care service, Respite Care UK is here to support you. Search by location, compare care providers and find a solution that meets your needs today.