COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It affects the lungs and causes breathing difficulties. People with COPD will likely have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema causes damage to the air sacs in the lungs. Chronic bronchitis causes long-term inflammation of the airways.

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Q: Who can benefit from short-term care?

Both carers and people being cared for can benefit from short-term care. We offer short-term care packages for carers who need a break, become unwell or are unable to care for any other reason. Our short-term care packages can provide you with the peace of mind that your loved one is in safe hands until you are able to care again. Care packages such as intermediate care and emergency care can provide short-term assistance and relief for someone requiring care. It’s perfect if you are recovering from a hospital visit or are experiencing a short period of ill health.

Q: What are types of short-term care?

Types of short-term care include; respite care , intermediate care , palliative care and emergency care . All these care services are meant to last from weeks to months at most.

Q: How to arrange respite care?

If you are planning respite care in advance get in touch with us to arrange a short-term care package for a future date. You pick the date you want our service to start and how long for. If you are needing Emergency respite care get in contact with us now and we will arrange an appropriate care package suited to your loved one as quickly as possible.

Q: When is respite care needed?

Respite care is needed when the primary carer is unable to care for a short period of time. The most common reasons for needing respite care are ill health and recovery or needing a break. It is just as important to look after your mental health as your physical health. That’s why giving yourself a break from caring and having time to yourself is so important. Allowing yourself to fully recover from ill health before you care again is also extremely important.

Q: What is respite care?

Respite care is a temporary care service for when carers need a break or are unable to provide care for someone. It can be planned in advance or arranged quickly in urgent situations. Our respite care packages can be tailored to support all the needs of your loved one, whether it's daily housekeeping chores or personal care tasks . You can rest assured your loved one is receiving high-quality care with us.

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