Personal care in Milltimber

Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care in Milltimber, Peterculter and Kirkton of Maryculter 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 Milltimber

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

Peterculter 1.2 miles
Kirkton of Maryculter 1.5 miles
Bieldside 1.6 miles
Blairs 2.1 miles
Cults 2.2 miles
Banchory-Devenick 3.6 miles
Kingswells 3.6 miles
Westhill 3.7 miles
Braeside 3.8 miles
Craigiebuckler 3.9 miles
Garthdee 3.9 miles
Summerhill 4.1 miles
Mannofield 4.1 miles
Sheddocksley 4.1 miles
Elrick 4.1 miles

Days out near Milltimber

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

Allan ParkPark, 2.2 miles
The Compass ProjectGarden, 2.5 miles
Dalmaik Kirk (remains of)Historic ruins, 3.3 miles
Boswell's MonumentMonument, 3.3 miles
Den of Maidencraig Local Nature ReserveNature reserve, 3.5 miles
Rendezvous GalleryGallery, 4.6 miles
Elsick HouseHistoric house, 4.7 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.
Aberdeen City Council website
Age Scotland helpline
A free, confidential helpline for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. Call 0800 12 44 222.
Age Scotland website

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.

Can you tell me when someone joins near me?

Yes. Join the waiting list and we'll email you as soon as someone covering your area joins.

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