Personal care in Gateshead
Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care in Gateshead, Shipcote and Mount Pleasant 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 Gateshead
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Gateshead:
- Shipcote 0.7 miles
- Mount Pleasant 0.9 miles
- Bensham 0.9 miles
- East Gateshead 0.9 miles
- Teams 1 mile
- Saltwell 1 mile
- Deckham 1 mile
- Battle Field 1 mile
- St Lawrence 1.1 miles
- Old Fold 1.2 miles
- St Peter's 1.2 miles
- Newcastle upon Tyne 1.3 miles
- Shieldfield 1.3 miles
- Carr Hill 1.3 miles
- Byker 1.4 miles
Days out near Gateshead
Once the morning routine is done, there's time to enjoy the day. A few ideas within 5 miles:
- The NewBridge ProjectGallery, free entry, 0.2 miles
- Newcastle City MarinaPier, 0.6 miles
- Newcastle Castle - KeepCastle, 0.7 miles
- Side and Dean street view from Tyne BridgeViewpoint, 0.7 miles
- Newcastle CastleMuseum, 0.7 miles
- Chinese GardenGarden, 1 mile
- Saltmarsh GardenNature reserve, 1.3 miles
Local help and support
- Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
- Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
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.
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 Gateshead
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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