Finding care
From a little extra help around the house to full-time support from specialists, we can help you to understand what type of care is right for you
Support to help you manage at home
A good first step is to think about the things you might be starting to struggle with at home. From jobs around the house to getting washed and dressed, care providers can support you to manage the essentials.
Personal care means:
- Washing
- Dressing
- Preparing medication
- Getting out of bed
- Using the bathroom
Home help means:
- Cleaning
- Gardening
- Making the bed
- Shopping
- Paying bills and managing paperwork
Choose from a variety of care options
Checking care providers
All UK personal care providers must register with their national care regulator. They must follow a strict code of conduct and have regular inspections of their service. Each UK regulator has a website where you can check individual care providers and see their latest inspection reports.
- England – Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Wales – Care Inspectorate Wales
- Scotland – Care Inspectorate
- Northern Ireland – Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA)
Ask all the questions you want
It’s important that you’re totally comfortable with and know what to expect from your care provider, so ask as many questions as you want to. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Care Choices
Visit the Care Choices website to view or download their helpful checklists. These include key questions to consider when choosing a care service and cover care homes, dementia care, home care and more.
Care Concierge
If you would like some guidance on finding a new care provider or exploring funding options, you can talk with our Care Concierge team.
