Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. At Vigil Care Services, our respite care offers family carers a much-needed break by providing safe, reliable sitting visits for adults who don’t require personal or medical care. Whether you need a few hours to recharge, attend an appointment, or simply rest, we’re here to support you.
Our respite care is flexible and non-intrusive. We do not provide personal or clinical support. Instead, we offer companionship, presence, and peace of mind while you're away.
This gives you time to step away without worry — knowing your loved one is not alone.
We provide respite care for carers supporting:
Our sitting support is ideal when you want a trusted presence at home without involving personal care professionals.
We work across London boroughs including Hackney, Croydon, Southwark, Lewisham, and Waltham Forest.
You deserve time to rest, recover, or simply run errands without pressure. Our respite care model is built on trust, flexibility, and understanding.
It’s not care in the medical sense — it’s support for me, so I can keep going. Vigil gives me space without worry.”
They remind Dad to take his tablets, drink water, and keep up with his routine. It's the kind of elderly care that feels like a friendship, not a service.
No. Our respite care is for sitting support only. We do not provide any regulated or personal care.
Yes, subject to availability. We’ll do our best to work around your schedule.
We aim to begin within a few days of your enquiry, especially for families who need short-term relief or regular breaks.
Where possible, yes. We know familiarity matters — especially for vulnerable adults.
Need a break from your caring role — even just for a few hours?
Our respite care in London is here to give you time, relief, and reassurance.
Vigil Care Services provide you with skilled and reliable staff to enhance your care facility’s operations!