Personal care near you

Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care near you. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.

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About personal care

What it usually involves

Help with washing, bathing or showering, dressing, shaving, hair, going to the toilet and continence care, done in a way that protects dignity.

How a self-employed carer can help

They can come at times that suit your loved one rather than a rota, and it's the same person each time, which matters for something this personal. Lifting with equipment such as a hoist needs training, so ask about it.

Questions worth asking

Questions families ask

Can a self-employed carer help with washing and dressing?

Yes, many do. Agree exactly what's included before the first visit, and write it down so there are no surprises.

What if Mum would prefer a female carer?

That's a completely reasonable thing to ask for. You can choose by gender when you search.

Do we need special equipment?

Not always. An occupational therapist, usually arranged through the council or GP, can look at the home and suggest grab rails, a shower seat or other aids. These are often free or low cost.

Helpful guides

Personal care by area

Cities and towns

Other help

Why I started Carers & Cleaners

When my mum, Jean, was diagnosed with dementia, I found it surprisingly hard to find good local help. In the end we found a wonderful independent carer, and later a cleaner, by word of mouth. I built Carers & Cleaners so other families don't have to rely on luck.

Martin

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Join Carers & Cleaners for £1 a year and be found by families looking for help with personal care near you. There's no commission: you set your own rates and families pay you directly.

Join as a carer

Carers & Cleaners is an introduction service. We don't vet or employ anyone, and what carers and cleaners tell us about themselves is self-declared. Families choose who to speak to and agree everything with them directly.