Your Personal Care
Can you get dressed and undressed without help? Can you keep yourself clean and have a wash without help? Can you go to the toilet without help?
Personal care is about maintaining your personal hygiene and toileting needs, along with dressing and keeping up your personal appearance.
Use our AskSARA self-assessment app for advice and equipment on your personal care.
Frequently Asked Questions
I need help with washing and dressing such as pulling my trousers up. Does that mean I have to go into a care home?
Even if you have problems bathing, washing or dressing, you may be able to stay at home. As well as trying some equipment or technology, there may also be lots of tasks that family and friends can start to help you with.
Paid-for carers or personal assistants can also help you with your personal care needs. You can use our Community Directory to search for companies in your area.
Will I have to pay for my care?
You should seek independent financial advice to ensure your money goes as far as possible and allows you to plan and make choices for your future.
I am not always steady on my feet, is there anything that help me?
There is wide range of equipment that you can use to help keep you mobile and steady on your feet including:
Personal care is about maintaining your personal hygiene and toileting needs, along with dressing and keeping up your personal appearance.
Use our AskSARA self-assessment app for advice and equipment on your personal care.
Frequently Asked Questions
I need help with washing and dressing such as pulling my trousers up. Does that mean I have to go into a care home?
Even if you have problems bathing, washing or dressing, you may be able to stay at home. As well as trying some equipment or technology, there may also be lots of tasks that family and friends can start to help you with.
Paid-for carers or personal assistants can also help you with your personal care needs. You can use our Community Directory to search for companies in your area.
Will I have to pay for my care?
You should seek independent financial advice to ensure your money goes as far as possible and allows you to plan and make choices for your future.
I am not always steady on my feet, is there anything that help me?
There is wide range of equipment that you can use to help keep you mobile and steady on your feet including:
- sticks
- frames
- grab rails
- wheeled walkers