Personal care in Springwell
Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care in Springwell, Donwell and Blackfell 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 Springwell
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Springwell:
- Donwell 0.4 miles
- Blackfell 0.8 miles
- Usworth 0.9 miles
- Wrekenton 0.9 miles
- Eighton Banks 1 mile
- Concord 1.1 miles
- Albany 1.1 miles
- North Side 1.3 miles
- Whitehills 1.3 miles
- Leam Lane 1.4 miles
- Harlow Green 1.4 miles
- Beacon Lough 1.5 miles
- Washington 1.5 miles
- Town Centre 1.5 miles
- Lyndhurst 1.5 miles
Days out near Springwell
Once the morning routine is done, there's time to enjoy the day. A few ideas within 5 miles:
- Bowes RailwayMuseum, 0.4 miles
- Windy Nook Nature ParkNature reserve, 1.6 miles
- St Mary's Church Hall gardenGarden, 2.2 miles
- Shipley Art GalleryGallery, free entry, 2.9 miles
- Ganderland 1Viewpoint, 3 miles
- Lambton CastleCastle, 3.6 miles
- Newcastle City MarinaPier, 4 miles
Local help and support
- Sunderland City 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
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.
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.
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 Springwell
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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