SERVICE WE CAN PROVIDE

Personal Care Tasks - Personal care means support with essential physical functions for which a medical professional is not required.  It may be provided at any time and could include support with:

Assistance getting in and out of bed

Dressing and undressing

Washing or using the bath or shower

Oral care, shaving and hair care

Toileting and continence management

Assistance with eating and drinking

Taking medications

Catheter care

Colostomy/stoma care

Pressure area care and prevention

End of life care

Sitting services

Practical Care Tasks - Support with important daily living tasks, not directly related to physical needs is referred to as ‘practical support’.  It could include support with:

Preparing meals and drinks

Making or changing a bed

Housework

Laundry and ironing

Shopping

Collecting prescriptions or pensions

Escorting outings and attending appointments

Companionship and sitting services

Paperwork, letter writing, paying bills

Assistance with pets

Other errands