Personal care in Docking

Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care in Docking, Fring and Stanhoe 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 Docking

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

Fring 2.2 miles
Stanhoe 2.5 miles
Great Bircham 2.7 miles
Sedgeford 3.1 miles
Titchwell 4.1 miles
Brancaster 4.3 miles
Thornham 4.5 miles
Ringstead 4.6 miles
Burnham Westgate 4.8 miles
Brancaster Staithe 4.8 miles
Anmer 4.9 miles

Days out near Docking

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

Great Bircham WindmillLocal landmark, 2.7 miles
Saint AndrewHistoric ruins, 2.9 miles
Woodland GardenGarden, 4.2 miles
Saint PeterHistoric ruins, 4.3 miles
RSPB Titchwell MarshNature reserve, 4.6 miles
Branodunum Roman FortLocal landmark, 4.6 miles
Ringstead DownsNature reserve, 4.7 miles

Local help and support

Norfolk 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

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.

How long does a personal care visit take?

Usually 30 minutes to an hour for a morning or evening routine. Rushing helps no one, so agree enough time.

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

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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