Maintaining personal hygiene and daily routines can become more challenging with age or certain health conditions, but that doesn’t mean independence has to be lost. Personal care at home offers discreet, compassionate support to help you or your loved one stay clean, comfortable and confident in familiar surroundings.
From assistance with washing, dressing and grooming to support with toileting or mobility, Patricia White’s experienced carers provide help with sensitivity and respect for your privacy and preferences.
This type of care is about more than just practical help – it’s about preserving dignity and promoting well-being every day. Patricia White’s personal care services can make everyday living easier, safer and more comfortable at home.
What is Personal Care at Home?
Personal care services ensure that clients receive continuous care and support that upholds a high standard of dignity and respect. Care focuses on living tasks and private hygiene that may be considered personal, including dressing, eating and moving around the house.
A personal carer provides discreet and sensitive one-to-one support from the comfort of your own home. This service is essential for helping clients remain happy and healthy, boosting self-worth, image and confidence. Good hygiene is essential for health as it helps control and prevent illness, especially for clients who are prone to bedsores and skin infections.
Bespoke Personal Care at Home with Patricia White’s
At Patricia White’s, we understand the importance of personal care and its significant impact on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. We’ll work with you to create a comprehensive care plan that focuses on your health, hygiene and other specific care requirements. We’ll tailor this to your needs and can incorporate support for health conditions, companionship and more.
Our personal care service includes:
- Bathing and showering: Your carer can assist with personal hygiene with dignity and discretion, or set up the bathroom to encourage independence.
- Toileting and continence: Our carers can help with changing continence pads, cleaning and going to the toilet.
- Getting dressed and grooming: Getting dressed with the help of a carer is quicker, simpler and less of a hassle. They can also assist with shaving and hair care.
- Oral hygiene: Our carers can provide assistance with brushing your teeth and other areas of oral hygiene.
- Moving positions in bed or a chair: We’ll help readjust your position in bed or a chair to avoid pressure sores and stretch your muscles.
- Skincare and makeup: Continue feeling your best with a carer who can help apply your usual skincare routine and makeup products.
- Foot care: Good foot care is essential for certain conditions, such as diabetes, and your carer can assist to ensure proper vigilance is taken.
- Managing a stoma or catheter: We can change or maintain stoma or catheter bags to ensure you feel clean and comfortable throughout the day.
Along with personal care, a Patricia White’s carer can also provide assistance with a range of tasks at home, including:
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Shopping, meal preparation and cooking
- Transportation to and from appointments
- Running errands
- Encouragement to continue hobbies and social activities
- Companionship and emotional support
Types of Personal Care Patricia White’s Offers
Our home care services are tailored to the individual needs of our clients, so you can rest assured that you’ll get the care you need, as and when you need it.
We can combine our personal care services with any other type of care you or your loved one needs. For example, clients living with complex and ongoing health conditions, such as dementia or disability, will be matched with a carer who is skilled and experienced in said condition.
Patricia White’s provides specialised support services for many types of conditions, from Alzheimer’s care and cancer care to palliative end-of-life care. Depending on how long you require assistance, we can provide long-term or short-term support solutions, such as convalescent care or respite care for an existing carer.
We’re here to support you in any and all care challenges you may face. With over 30 years of experience providing bespoke, compassionate care to our clients, we’re confident that we can enhance quality of life and mindset through tailored care plans.
Benefits of Patricia White’s Personal Care at Home
There are several benefits to receiving personal care from a trusted agency such as Patricia White’s, including:
You can remain in control over your routine, including meal times and social activities, without having to stick to a residential home’s schedule. This helps preserve autonomy and dignity by ensuring control is in your hands.
Home care allows you to remain in a comfortable and familiar setting, surrounded by personal possessions and home comforts. This reduces stress and confusion, which is especially beneficial for individuals with memory-related conditions, such as dementia.
Patricia White’s carers work with clients to create a fully customisable care plan adapted to your specific needs. This means you’re only getting the care you need and want, even as symptoms progress, as care plans can be adjusted as and when this happens.
Remain with friends and family members, without worrying about visiting hours at residential care facilities. Stay connected with your community, local neighbours and small businesses.
A live-in carer ensures you always have someone to talk to should you have any questions or worries. Loneliness and isolation become increasingly common as we age and having a reliable companion can help mitigate this risk while also enhancing emotional well-being.
Personal care focuses on daily activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming. These can help prevent illness, improve hygiene and boost self-esteem.
Home care can be more affordable than traditional residential care, as you’re only paying for the services you need, and you can be sure that you’re getting your carer’s undivided attention.
The ability to remain at home for as long as possible prevents you from going through the undue stress and anxiety of a house move. You can remain in your personally decorated house, close to loved ones and pets.
Who is Personal Care Beneficial For?
Personal care is suitable for anyone who is finding it progressively more difficult to care for themselves at home. Sometimes, family carers find it difficult to meet personal requirements, such as help with toileting or bathing, and you may find it awkward to ask for assistance.
A professional personal carer alleviates concerns about changing familial relationships by assuming the responsibility for more intimate tasks.
You might wish to consider personal care with Patricia White’s if you are:
- Recovering from surgery
- Struggling with hygiene routines and requirements
- Living alone
- Prone to memory loss
Talk to our dedicated team of experts today
The standards set by Patricia White 30 years ago still remain today. Call our experienced team today on 01293 224712 to discuss your home care needs and receive a free no obligation quotation.
Or feel free to send us a message using our online enquiry form and a member of our expert care team will get back to you as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.
