Respite Care in Luton

Luton is a busy, diverse town, and many families here look for respite care that fits around work and respects their culture and language. Whether you live in Stopsley, Leagrave, Wigmore or Bury Park, comparing providers helps you find the right fit.

Regular home care visits give carers dependable time off each week, and companionship care suits someone who mainly needs company and light help. When you need a longer break, live in care or a short stay in one of the care homes in and around Luton provides 24 hour support.

Carers in Bedfordshire supports unpaid carers in Luton with advice, groups and help planning breaks. Luton Borough Council can also carry out a carer’s assessment.

Local support, NHS and funding in Luton

Luton Borough Council is responsible for adult social care in Luton. 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 Luton Borough 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 Luton

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 Luton 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.