Personal care in Dartford and Crayford
Personal care at home, with dignity and respect
Personal care at home is about helping with the most private parts of the day in a way that feels comfortable, respectful and always on your terms. Our carers in Dartford and Crayford support you with washing, dressing and personal routines, so you can feel fresh, confident and like yourself.
Who can benefit from personal care?
- Getting in and out of the bath or shower has become difficult
- Dressing, buttons or shoelaces take longer than before
- You are recovering from illness, surgery or a fall
- You are living with a long-term condition or disability
- Your family helps with personal care and would like support
How our personal care at home can help
- Washing, bathing and showering
- Getting dressed and undressed
- Oral care, shaving and hair care
- Continence support and toileting
- Help moving safely around the home
- Getting up in the morning and ready for bed
- Choosing clothes and looking your best
Your dignity always comes first
We know that accepting help with personal care can feel uncomfortable at first. Our carers are kind, discreet and respectful, and they always ask before they help.
Privacy protected
Doors closed, towels ready, no rushing
Your preferences
How, when and in what order
Your culture and faith
Respected and written into your plan
A care plan that sounds like you
During your assessment, we ask about the small things that matter. Do you prefer a bath or a shower? Morning or evening? Which products do you like to use? We write it all down, so every carer follows your way of doing things.
Care plan extract
- Prefers:a shower in the morning, before breakfast
- Likes:lavender soap and a warm towel ready
- Important:hair brushed and glasses cleaned before visitors arrive
How personal care works
- 1
Talk to us
Tell us what kind of help you are looking for.
- 2
Care assessment
We visit you at home to understand your needs and preferences.
- 3
Your care plan
We agree what help you want, when and how.
- 4
Care begins
Your carers start on the agreed date and we review the plan regularly.
Gentle, trained and respectful carers
Our carers are trained to give personal care safely and sensitively, including moving and handling, infection prevention and safeguarding. They are supported by our office team, who carry out regular supervision and spot checks to make sure your care stays right.
How much does personal care cost?
Personal care is usually part of a visiting care plan and charged by the hour. The cost depends on how often you need support and how long each visit lasts. We give you a clear, personalised quote after your care assessment.
Personal care across Dartford and nearby
We provide personal care in and around Dartford, Crayford, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Stone, Wilmington, Swanley, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Belvedere, Sidcup and Welling.
Personal care questions
Cannot find your answer? Call us on 01322 586755.
Personal care at home includes help with washing, bathing, dressing, oral care, shaving, hair care, continence and toileting. We agree exactly what help you want during your care assessment.
Please tell us your preference. We will always do our best to match you with a carer you feel comfortable with.
Our carers always ask before helping, keep doors closed, cover you with towels and never rush. Your preferences are written into your care plan.
Yes. Our carers can support you with toileting and continence products in a discreet and respectful way.
Yes. Many people combine personal care with meals, housework or companionship in the same visit.
Let's talk about personal care
We understand this can be a sensitive conversation. Our team will listen carefully and answer your questions with kindness. No pressure and no obligation.
Prefer to talk now? Call 01322 586755