Home and community support
Carer Relief and Companionship
Planned companionship and everyday support that allows an unpaid family carer to take a break while the person remains within the agreed non-regulated support plan.
In practice
What this support includes
- Planned regular breaks or occasional cover
- Companionship and familiar routines
- Community access and appointment companionship where agreed
- Short visits, daytime support or agreed non-personal overnight reassurance
Personal care is not included in this service.
Step by step
How a visit can help
- 1
Arrive and settle
A friendly, familiar face arrives at the agreed time so the carer can hand over calmly.
- 2
Company and routine
Conversation, familiar activities and the everyday routine continue as usual.
- 3
Out and about
Community access or appointment companionship where this has been agreed in the plan.
- 4
Handover
A short update at the end of the visit so the carer knows how the time went.
Tell us what would help
Support is arranged across North London and Bedfordshire after an initial discussion, with hours and charges confirmed in writing.