Respite Care in Derby

Whether you live in Allestree, Chaddesden, Littleover, Mickleover, Alvaston or Normanton, finding a short break in Derby is easier when you can see local options side by side. The providers below cover the city and the surrounding area.

Regular home care visits can give you a few hours off each week, and live in care means someone stays at home with your loved one while you take a longer break. For people who need more support, short stays in Derby care homes and nursing homes can include care for dementia, Parkinson’s and recovery after a stroke.

Since April 2026 the Derby Carers Information, Advice and Support Service, run by Derbyshire Carers Association, has supported unpaid carers in the city. If you need more help, they can refer you to Derby City Council for a carer’s assessment.

Local support, NHS and funding in Derby

Derby City Council is responsible for adult social care in Derby. Ask them for a needs assessment for the person you care for and a carer’s assessment for yourself. If you are eligible, the council may arrange or help pay for respite, usually after a financial assessment, and some families use direct payments to arrange care themselves. Visit the Derby City Council website.

If your loved one’s needs are mainly health related, ask their GP or social worker about NHS continuing healthcare, which is arranged and paid for by the NHS. The NHS guide to carer breaks and respite care also sets out the options.

Benefits can help with the cost. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and is paid to people over State Pension age who need help with care, and Carer’s Allowance may be available if you care for 35 hours a week or more. Our guide to funding respite care and carer’s assessment guide explain more.

Your local Age UK may offer carers support and sitting services, and you can search for charity grants towards the cost of a break through Turn2us.

Booking respite care in Derby

Before you book, check the provider’s latest inspection report from the CQC and ask about availability, the minimum length of stay and what is included in the price. Short stay places in Derby can fill up around school holidays and Christmas, so it helps to enquire a few weeks ahead. If this is your first break, a few home care visits or a short trial stay can help your loved one settle.

You can contact every provider here directly. Filter by care type or condition and send a free, no obligation enquiry. Our carer’s assessment guide explains how the council can help with the cost of a break.