Respite care in Scottish Borders
Find a self-employed carer for respite care anywhere in Scottish Borders. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.
Cities and towns in Scottish Borders
Villages in Scottish Borders
- Allanton
- Ancrum
- Ashkirk
- Auchencrow
- Ayton
- Birgham
- Blyth Bridge
- Bonchester Bridge
- Bowden
- Broughton
- Burnmouth
- Cardrona Village
- Carlops
- Chesters
- Chirnside
- Clockmill
- Clovenfords
- Cockburnspath
- Coldingham
- Copshaw Holm
- Darnick
- Denholm
- Earlston
- Eccles
- Eckford
- Eddleston
- Ednam
- Edrom
- Ettrickbridge
- Foulden
- Fountainhall
- Gattonside
- Gavinton
- Gordon
- Grantshouse
- Greenlaw
- Heiton
- Heriot
- Hutton
- Killochyett
- Kirk Yetholm
- Lanton
- Leitholm
- Lilliesleaf
- Lindean
- Linton
- Longformacus
- Maxton
- Midlem
- Minto
- Morebattle
- Nether Blainslie
- Newstead
- Newtown St Boswells
- Nisbet
- Oxnam
- Oxton
- Paxton
- Peel
- Preston
- Reston
- Romannobridge
- Roxburgh
- Skirling
- Smailholm
- Sprouston
- St Abbs
- St Boswells
- Stichill
- Stow
- Swinton
- Town Yetholm
- Traquair
- Walkerburn
- West Linton
- Westruther
- Whitsome
- Yarrow
- Yarrowford
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 Scottish Borders
- 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 Scottish Borders?
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.