Respite Care in Newport

Newport carers living in Caerleon, Malpas, Bettws, Rogerstone, Maindee or the city centre often want respite that keeps their loved one near family. This page lists local providers so you can compare what is available across the city.

Home care visits give you dependable time off each week, and live in care offers one to one support at home for longer breaks. Short stays in care homes and nursing homes around Newport suit people who need more help, including those living with dementia.

In Wales you have the right to a carer’s needs assessment. Newport City Council can arrange one, and its Community Connectors offer information and support for unpaid carers. The council also runs a short break service for carers of adults with eligible care needs.

Local support, NHS and funding in Newport

Newport City Council can carry out a care and support assessment for the person you care for and a carer’s needs assessment for you. If you are eligible, the council may arrange or help pay for respite, and some families use direct payments to arrange care themselves. Visit the Newport City Council website.

If your loved one’s needs are mainly health related, ask their GP or social worker whether they could qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Benefits can also 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 Newport

Before you book, check the provider’s latest inspection report from Care Inspectorate Wales and ask about availability, the minimum length of stay and what is included in the price. Short stay places in Newport 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 can be contacted directly through respite-care.co.uk. Use the filters to narrow your search, then send a free, no obligation enquiry. Our guide to funding respite care covers the help available with costs.