Personal care in Clap Hill

Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care in Clap Hill, Aldington and Aldington Frith 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 Clap Hill

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Clap Hill:

Aldington 0.5 miles
Aldington Frith 0.9 miles
Bonnington 0.9 miles
The Forstal 1.5 miles
Mersham 1.8 miles
Bilsington 1.9 miles
Ridgeway 2.1 miles
Smeeth 2.2 miles
Brabourne Lees 2.5 miles
Finberry 2.6 miles
Ruckinge 2.9 miles
Sellindge 2.9 miles
Barrowhill 3.1 miles
South Willesborough 3.4 miles
Newchurch 3.5 miles

Days out near Clap Hill

Once the morning routine is done, there's time to enjoy the day. A few ideas within 5 miles:

Mersham (Millennium Green)Park, 1.7 miles
The Walled GardenGarden, 2 miles
The Little LighthouseGallery, 2.9 miles
Ham Street Woods National Nature ReserveNature reserve, 3.5 miles
Lympne CastleCastle, 4 miles
PillboxHistoric ruins, 4.1 miles
The Agricultural MuseumMuseum, 4.6 miles

Local help and support

Kent County Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Care needs assessment
Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
Age UK website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

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.

Is it free for families?

Yes, completely. We never take a cut of what you pay a carer or cleaner.

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Why I started Carers & Cleaners

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