Carer Breaks
For family carers taking time to rest, travel or focus on their own wellbeing, knowing their loved one is in a safe and professional setting.
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE
Respite care in Streatham: properly supported, properly personal.
Abbey Uplands Care Home offers short-term respite care for older people who need temporary nursing or residential support — whether a family carer needs a break, a loved one is recovering after a hospital stay or a family is exploring whether long-term care is the right next step. Respite residents receive the same individual attention, meals and facilities as our permanent residents, with no long-term obligation and the same clinical standard throughout.
Every care plan is built around the individual, reviewed regularly, and discussed clearly with families and relevant healthcare professionals.
- Private en-suite room for every respite resident
- Full access to all home facilities, meals and activities
- Nursing cover available for medically complex respite stays
- Family fully informed and involved throughout the stay
- Flexible duration — subject to assessment and availability
- Can serve as a trial period ahead of a longer-term decision
Flexible Support
Who respite care is for
Short-term care can bring breathing room, recovery support, and reassurance during a planned or unexpected change.
Post-Hospital Recovery
For people needing extra professional support before returning home after illness or surgery.
Trial Stays
For families exploring whether Abbey Uplands Care Home feels right before making a longer-term decision.
Care Experience
What respite care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
24/7 Support
Round-the-clock care and reassurance throughout the duration of the stay.
Furnished Rooms
Comfortable, private en-suite rooms ready for short-stay guests to settle into.
Fresh Meals
Nutritious seasonal meals, snacks and drinks prepared daily.
Daily Activities
Full access to our social programme, including music, crafts, and seasonal festivals.
Pre-arrival Plan
A careful assessment before arrival so all support is ready from the moment of entry.
Garden Access
Relaxing in our secure, courtyard garden and back garden for fresh air and a change of scenery.
A minimum stay is usually discussed during your initial enquiry so we can
ensure the guest has enough time to settle and truly benefit from the support.
Yes. Planned respite is ideal for matching with holidays, carer breaks and
scheduled recovery periods after medical procedures.
We will always do our best to discuss urgent requests and advise what is
possible based on a quick assessment and current availability.
Comfortable clothing, personal toiletries, medication and personal
mementos such as photos or decorations for their room are always helpful.
Respite care in London
Respite care at Abbey Uplands Care Home means short stays, from a week upwards at 254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH. It is intended for families needing a planned break, and people recovering after a hospital stay. The home has 65 rooms. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Abbey Uplands Care Home
Abbey Uplands Care Home is at 254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH, in the London Borough of Lambeth area. The nearest station is Streatham and Streatham Hill (Southern and Thameslink).
Families enquiring about respite care here usually travel from Streatham, Streatham Hill, Norbury, Tulse Hill and Balham.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 020 8769 9944 or email admin@abbeyuplandscarehome.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for respite care
Respite care at Abbey Uplands Care Home can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by the London Borough of Lambeth show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Abbey Uplands Care Home can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Abbey Uplands Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-18289290582. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 8.9 out of 10 from 74 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.
Ready when you
are
Book a private tour of Abbey Uplands Care Home.
Come and see the home, meet the team and experience the atmosphere for yourself — at a pace that suits your family, with no pressure at all.
Call our care team
(020) 8769 9944