Respite Care in Leeds
Leeds is a large city with a mix of busy inner neighbourhoods and quieter suburbs such as Headingley, Roundhay, Horsforth and Garforth. Wherever you live, finding the right respite care means you can take time for yourself, knowing the person you care for is in good hands.
Regular home care visits are a popular way to get a few hours off each week, and companionship care suits someone who mainly needs company and encouragement. When you need a longer break, live in care or a short stay in one of the care homes around Leeds provides 24 hour support.
Carers Leeds offers unpaid carers across the city information, wellbeing support and help to plan breaks. Leeds City Council can carry out a carer's assessment, which may lead to help with the cost of respite.
Local support, NHS and funding in Leeds
Leeds City Council is responsible for adult social care in Leeds. 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 Leeds 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 Leeds
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 Leeds 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.
Every provider listed here can be contacted directly through respite-care.co.uk. Use the filters to narrow by type of care or condition, then send a free, no obligation enquiry to the providers that suit you. If you are new to arranging a break, our guide to getting a carer’s assessment explains how to ask the council for help with the cost.
Questions about respite care in Leeds
Are there respite care providers near Leeds?
Yes. There are 2 providers listed within 10 miles of Leeds, shown above. You can widen the distance in the filters if you'd like more choice.
What kinds of respite care can I arrange in Leeds?
Respite care can be a few hours of home care, a carer who lives in for a week or two, or a short stay in a residential or nursing home. Providers near Leeds are listed under Home Care and Learning Disabilities. Use the filters to see only the type of care or the condition you need.
How much does respite care cost in Leeds?
It depends on the kind of care and how long you need it. Home care is usually charged by the hour, and a care home stay by the night or the week. Providers show their prices on their listing where they've given them, and you can ask any of them for a quote by sending a free enquiry.
Can I get help paying for respite care in Leeds?
You may be able to. Ask your local council for a carer's assessment for you and a needs assessment for the person you look after (in Northern Ireland, ask your Health and Social Care Trust). If you're eligible, they may arrange or help pay for respite, usually after a financial assessment. Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance can also help with the cost.