Respite care in Aberdeenshire
Find a self-employed carer for respite care anywhere in Aberdeenshire. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.
Cities and towns in Aberdeenshire
Villages in Aberdeenshire
- Aboyne
- Arbuthnott
- Auchenblae
- Auchleven
- Auchnagatt
- Balmedie
- Banchory-Devenick
- Barthol Chapel
- Belhelvie
- Birse
- Birsemore
- Blackdog
- Blairs
- Boddam
- Braemar
- Bridge of Alford
- Bush
- Cairnie
- Cammachmore
- Catterline
- Chapel of Garioch
- Clatt
- Collieston
- Cornhill
- Crathes
- Crimond
- Crovie
- Cruden Bay
- Cultercullen
- Cuminestown
- Daviot
- Dinnet
- Downies
- Drumlithie
- Drumoak
- Dunecht
- Durno
- Echt
- Edzell Woods
- Fetterangus
- Fettercairn
- Findon
- Fordoun
- Fordyce
- Forgue
- Foveran
- Fyvie
- Gardenstown
- Garlogie
- Garmond
- Gartly
- Glenkindie
- Gourdon
- Hatton
- Hatton of Fintray
- Inchmarlo
- Insch
- Inverallochy
- Inverugie
- Johnshaven
- Keig
- Kemnay
- Kennethmont
- Kincardine O'Neil
- Kinellar
- Kingseat
- Kinmuck
- Kinnoir
- Kirkton of Auchterless
- Kirkton of Maryculter
- Kirkton of Skene
- Kirkton of Tough
- Kirktown
- Logie Coldstone
- Longside
- Lumphanan
- Lumsden
- Luthermuir
- Marykirk
- Marywell
- Maud
- Meikle Wartle
- Memsie
- Methlick
- Mintlaw
- Montgarrie
- Monymusk
- Muchalls
- Muir of Fowlis
- Netherley
- New Aberdour
- New Byth
- New Deer
- New Leeds
- New Pitsligo
- Newburgh
- Newmachar
- Newtonhill
- Old Deer
- Old Rayne
- Oyne
- Pennan
- Pitmedden
- Pittulie
- Portlethen Village
- Potterton
- Rathen
- Rhynie
- Roadside of Kinneff
- Rora
- Rothienorman
- Sandend
- Sandhaven
- Sauchen
- St Combs
- St Cyrus
- St Fergus
- Stirling Village
- Strachan
- Strichen
- Stuartfield
- Tarland
- Tarves
- Tipperty
- Torphins
- Tullynessle
- Udny Green
- Whiteford
- Whitehills
- Woodhead
- Woodlands
- Ythanbank
About respite care
Someone stepping in so the family carer can rest, get to an appointment, see friends or go away. It can be a few hours a week, a regular day, or a longer block of time.
Questions families ask
I feel guilty taking a break. Is that normal?
Very. But carers who get rest can keep caring for longer. A regular break is part of looking after someone, not a step away from it.
Can the council help with breaks?
Anyone looking after someone can ask the council for a carer's assessment (an adult carer support plan in Scotland). It can lead to support, sometimes including help with breaks.
How much notice does a respite carer need?
Agree it at the start. A regular slot is set once; for a holiday, ask a few weeks ahead.
Helpful guides
Other help in Aberdeenshire
- Companionship
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Help after a hospital stay
- Overnight care
- Live-in care
- End of life support
- Meal preparation
- Shopping and errands
- Appointments and outings
- Medication reminders
- Light housework
- Regular cleaning
- Deep clean
- End of tenancy
- After builders
- Oven cleaning
- Carpet cleaning
- Window cleaning
- Ironing and laundry
- Decluttering
Are you a carer in Aberdeenshire?
Join Carers & Cleaners for £1 a year and be found by families looking for respite care near you. There's no commission: you set your own rates and families pay you directly.
Carers & Cleaners is an introduction service. We don't vet or employ anyone, and what carers and cleaners tell us about themselves is self-declared. Families choose who to speak to and agree everything with them directly.