Personal care in Bieldside
Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care in Bieldside, Cults and Blairs and the places around. 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
- How much experience do you have with personal care?
- Have you had moving and handling training?
- How do you help someone feel comfortable and in control?
- Are you happy to be shown how Mum likes things done?
- Are you happy to be around pets?
Around Bieldside
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Bieldside:
- Cults 0.7 miles
- Blairs 0.8 miles
- Milltimber 1.6 miles
- Banchory-Devenick 2.1 miles
- Braeside 2.2 miles
- Garthdee 2.3 miles
- Craigiebuckler 2.4 miles
- Mannofield 2.5 miles
- Seafield 2.5 miles
- Kirkton of Maryculter 2.5 miles
- Kaimhill 2.6 miles
- Peterculter 2.8 miles
- Summerhill 2.8 miles
- Sheddocksley 3 miles
- Kincorth 3.1 miles
Days out near Bieldside
Once the morning routine is done, there's time to enjoy the day. A few ideas within 5 miles:
- Allan ParkPark, 0.7 miles
- The Compass ProjectGarden, 1.1 miles
- Den of Maidencraig Local Nature ReserveNature reserve, 2.4 miles
- Rendezvous GalleryGallery, 3.1 miles
- Kincorth Hill View PointViewpoint, 3.5 miles
- Aberdeen Treasure HubMuseum, 4.1 miles
- Northern Isles Ferry BerthPier, 4.5 miles
Local help and support
- Aberdeen City Council
Ask the council's adult social care team for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
- Age Scotland helpline
A free, confidential helpline for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. Call 0800 12 44 222.
Helpful guides
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.
How does an introduction work?
Choose up to five people from your shortlist and confirm your email. We send each of them your enquiry, and send you their email and phone number, so you can talk directly.
Also in Bieldside
Care
- Companionship
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Help after a hospital stay
- Overnight care
- Live-in care
- End of life support
- Meal preparation
- Shopping and errands
- Appointments and outings
- Medication reminders
- Light housework
Cleaning
Personal care nearby
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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