Welcome to Respite Care UK, a nationwide directory dedicated to helping families find trusted nursing homes and respite care services. We support individuals and carers by connecting them with professional care providers throughout the UK. Whether you need short term respite support or a long term nursing home placement, our directory helps you search, compare, and contact care services in your local area with confidence.
Caring for a loved one can be deeply meaningful but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Our platform is designed to make finding the right care simpler by helping you to:
Find respite care services that provide temporary support for carers
Identify nursing homes offering round the clock clinical and personal care
Search by county or region to quickly locate local providers
Review service information and connect directly with care organisations
Respite care offers short term support to allow family carers time to rest, recover, or manage other responsibilities. Care may be provided in the person’s own home, through day services, or as a temporary stay in a nursing or care home. During this time, individuals continue to receive safe, professional, and compassionate care.
Nursing homes provide continuous care for people with complex health or medical needs. Alongside personal care and daily support, residents have access to qualified nursing staff who can manage medication, mobility support, and ongoing health conditions. Nursing home care is suitable for older people, those living with long term illness, or individuals who require regular clinical oversight in a supportive environment.
Our directory includes a wide range of nursing and respite care services, such as:
Respite care at home including personal care and companionship
Short term respite stays in nursing or care homes
Nursing homes offering full time medical and personal care
Specialist services including dementia care, palliative care, neurological support, and disability care
We list nursing homes and respite care services across the whole of the UK, including:
England
Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Devon, Cornwall, the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and nearby areas
Scotland
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, Highland, Aberdeenshire, Lanarkshire, and surrounding regions
Wales
Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Powys, Gwynedd, and neighbouring counties
Northern Ireland
Belfast, Derry and Londonderry, Armagh, Antrim, and beyond
No matter where you are based, our directory helps you find reliable nursing and respite care services close to home.
If you provide nursing home care or respite services, joining our directory can help you to:
Increase your visibility to families actively seeking care
Showcase your services, specialisms, and locations
Receive direct enquiries from people looking for support
Benefit from UK wide exposure through search optimised listings
Whether you are arranging care for a loved one or promoting your own nursing or respite care service, Respite Care UK is here to help. Explore providers by location, compare services, and find a care solution that meets your needs today.