Personal Care

We understand personal care can feel challenging, we can help! Protecting your dignity and promoting a positive environment where you feel comfortable is at the front of the care we provide. Personal care includes things like: bathing, showering, hair washing, shaving, brushing your teeth, nail care, going to the toilet, catheter and stoma care, skin care, incontinence laundry and bed changing, eating, special diets, food preparation and mobility support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services are included in personal care? 

Personal Care can include any of the following tasks: bathing, showering, washing and drying hair, oral and denture care and all aspects of toileting including commode assistance and pad changes.

How will carers know what I like or dislike with my personal care? 

All information surrounding your personal care needs will be discussed and recorded in your Care Plan. This means if at any time you have a change of carer, a different suitable carer will be able to provide the appropriate care based on your agreement with us.

I like to have a routine when it comes to my personal care, can my carer help me to keep this routine going?

Absolutely. Our carers will help you to carry out your personal care routines when they best suit you. Carers will be on hand as much or as little as you prefer with your personal care.

Personal Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Read some of our more frequently asked questions below.

Our services are provided 24/7, 365 days a year so you can be reassured that you will receive care all year round from a team of well-matched carers to best suit your needs and wishes.

Absolutely. Your carer will remain with you at all times to ensure you are cared for during an emergency. If you need to go to the hospital, they will come with you to support you. Your carer will liaise with your family and any other healthcare professionals to make sure everyone is informed of the situation and ensure you have reassurance.

Yes. As part of our considered care planning process, we ensure to match a member of our care team that best suits your specific needs, shares similar interests and values to provide consistency and continuity for your care. We will best match other care practitioners who will provide you with care and support when your main carer has holiday to ensure they understand what is important to you and to provide the same level of care.

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