Personal care in Whitehaven, Cumberland

Find a self-employed carer for help with personal care in Whitehaven, Cumberland, Bransty and Corkickle 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 Whitehaven

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

Bransty 0.5 miles
Corkickle 0.7 miles
Arrowthwaite 0.7 miles
Bleachgreen 0.8 miles
Kells 0.9 miles
Hensingham 1.3 miles
Parton 1.4 miles
Woodhouse 1.5 miles
Greenbank 1.6 miles
Homewood 1.6 miles
Moresby Parks 1.6 miles
Rosebank 1.6 miles
Mirehouse East 1.8 miles
Mirehouse West 1.8 miles
Low Moresby 2 miles

Days out near Whitehaven

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

North BeachBeach, 0.3 miles
Part presentedGallery, 0.3 miles
St Beghs Priory Church ParkPark, 0.6 miles
Haig Colliery Mining MuseumMuseum, 0.7 miles
Saltom PitHistoric ruins, 0.9 miles
Seabird viewpointViewpoint, 3.4 miles
Clints QuarryNature reserve, 4.3 miles

Local help and support

Cumberland 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.
Cumberland Council website
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

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.

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.

What do you do with my details?

We use them only to make your introductions and send any guides you've agreed to. They're deleted after 12 months without activity, or sooner if you ask.

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