Time to recharge
A break for family or caregivers
Explore day, overnight and residential breaks for children or adults with learning disabilities.
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Support shaped around you
The right support starts with what matters to you
Explore respite care, residential care and short breaks from Supporting Hands.
Find the right support
What would help right now?
Every person is different. Our team works with the people we support, their families and caregivers to understand their needs, preferences and goals.
A place to belong
A personalised home
Discover daily living support designed to encourage independence, community and quality of life.
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A stay for an adult
Consider planned or emergency respite, from overnight support to a longer placement.
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Three flexible ways to support everyday life
See what each service offers, then talk to us if you would like help deciding what fits.
Short Breaks
Tailored breaks that give caregivers time to recharge while we support children or adults with learning disabilities.
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Residential Care
Warm, personalised homes designed around each resident, encouraging community and independence.
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Respite Care
Planned or emergency short-term support for adults, from overnight stays to longer placements.
Explore this serviceA clear next step
How support starts
A simple journey from the first conversation to support shaped around the individual.
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Listen
Start with the person, their needs, preferences and goals.
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Understand
Consider routines, interests, family connections and the support required.
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Plan
Shape the setting, timing and activities around what matters.
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Support
Keep the individual at the centre of everyday choices and care.
What guides us
Care with the person at its heart
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Person-centred
Support shaped around individual needs, preferences and goals.
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Flexible
Options designed to work around different routines and circumstances.
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Safe
Engaging environments with dedicated support teams.
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Connected
Family, visitors and community links remain important.
Decision help
Common questions about our services
A quick guide to the differences between short breaks, residential care and respite care.
Which service should I look at first?
Short breaks provide flexible time for caregivers and the person they support. Residential care is a personalised home with daily living support. Respite care provides short-term stays for adults, including planned or emergency support.
Can a short break happen at home?
Yes. Short-break options can include day care at home and overnight care at home, as well as support away from home and residential breaks.
Can respite care be planned or used in an emergency?
Our respite information covers both planned and emergency stays at our residential care homes, from overnight support to longer placements.
Can family and friends visit during respite care?
Yes. Visitors are welcome at reasonable times, helping the person maintain the connections that matter to them.
Here when you are ready
Not sure which service is right?
Contact us and we will listen to what you need.