Respite Care at Briardene
At Briardene, we offer specialist respite care, particularly for individuals living with dementia, ensuring they receive personalised care in a secure, welcoming environment. Our respite stays provide:
- Expert dementia support tailored to individual needs.
- Engaging activities and therapies to stimulate cognitive and emotional well-being.
- A safe, structured environment designed for comfort and peace of mind.
Respite care is an excellent way for families to take a well-deserved break while knowing their loved ones are receiving the highest standard of care. Whether for a few days or a few weeks, Briardene is here to support both residents and their families


What is Respite Care?
Respite care is a short-term, temporary care service designed to provide relief for primary caregivers while also ensuring that their loved ones receive the professional, compassionate support they need and deserve.
Respite care is ideal for those who require specialised care and supervision for a limited period. Whether that be due to ageing, disability, recovery from illness, or conditions such as dementia.
Who is Dementia Care for?
Respite care is for individuals and their caregivers who need temporary care or assistance. We provide a safe, professional, compassionate environment for a variety of needs giving families and caregivers a short break from their responsibilities when needed.
- Our respite care services are valuable for a variety of cases including:
- When a primary caregiver is unavailable.
- Seniors who wish to experience a care home before moving in.
- When a family caregiver is need of a break due for rest, travel, or personal commitments.
- When an individual needs additional temporary support following an illness, injury, or hospital stay.
Whether for a few days or a few weeks, we ensure every individual receives the highest standard of care, engagement, and support.
Contact us today on 0191 286 3212 or by completing our enquiry form to learn more about our respite care options.
Briardene’s Respite Care Specialists
Briardene has a dedicated team of care professionals who work together to provide residents with first-class care.
The team is led by Home Manager, Kim Chambers and Deputy Manager, Wendy Monty. Kim and Wendy have more than 2 decades of combined experience.
Learn more about the Briardene management team below.

Meet the Manager
Kim Chambers

We are delighted to introduce Kim Chambers as Home Manager at Briardene. Kim has been an integral part of the Mariposa Care team for a number of years, most recently in her role as Regional Manager – which she has chosen to step away from in order to commit herself full time to Briardene. Kim is an exceptional manager and we are confident the home will excel under her leadership.

Speak With Us
Looking for respite care near Newcastle? Our team can help, learn more about respite care at Briardene by contacting our team today on 0191 286 3212 or by completing our enquiry form.