Spire Homecare service

Personal Care

Personal care means support with everyday tasks that help you stay safe, comfortable and independent at home. We will always provide care in line with your agreed care plan and with respect for your choices.

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Personal Care support at home

What this support looks like

Every care plan is agreed with you first. This is what personal care can cover and how we work together.

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What personal care may include

  • Washing, bathing or showering
  • Dressing and undressing
  • Toileting and continence support
  • Oral care, hair care and grooming
  • Help getting in and out of bed
  • Support to move safely around your home
  • Help with meals, drinks and basic comfort
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What you can expect from us

  • Privacy, dignity and respect at all times
  • Care explained clearly before it is given
  • Your consent and choices listened to
  • Support that encourages your independence
  • Friendly, professional and confidential care
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What we ask from you

  • Clean towels and toiletries ready for use
  • Separate cloths for the face/body and intimate areas
  • Clean clothes, bedding or continence products available if needed
  • Safe access and a clear space for care to be provided
  • Let us know if your needs or routines change
Useful support

Independent organisations that can help

Trusted sources of advice and information alongside your care.

Personal Care client information guide
Printed information

Prefer this as a printed guide?

The same information is available as an A4 client guide. Open it here, print it, or ask your local office for a copy.

Personal Care FAQs

What is personal care?

Personal care means support with everyday tasks that help you stay safe, comfortable and independent at home, always provided in line with your agreed care plan and with respect for your choices.

What does personal care include?

It can include washing, bathing or showering, dressing, toileting and continence support, oral and hair care, help getting in and out of bed, moving safely around your home, and help with meals and drinks.

Will my privacy and dignity be respected?

Yes. Care is explained clearly before it is given, your consent and choices are listened to, and support is provided with privacy, dignity and respect at all times.

How do I arrange personal care?

Contact your local Spire Homecare office to arrange an initial conversation and a personalised care assessment. Support is then planned around your assessed needs, routines and choices.

Talk to us about personal care

Send a care assessment enquiry and it will be routed to your nearest Spire Homecare office.