Personal Care at Home Across Dorset
Compassionate, professional personal care that helps you maintain independence and dignity in the comfort of your own home. Our experienced carers provide respectful support tailored to your individual needs.
What Is Personal Care at Home?
Personal care, also known as domiciliary care or visiting care, provides professional support with essential daily activities in your own home. Whether you need assistance for a few hours each week or multiple visits throughout the day, our compassionate carers help you maintain your independence, dignity, and quality of life.
At SuppLiCan Care and Support, we understand that accepting help with personal tasks requires trust. Our carefully selected carers treat every client with the utmost respect, working at your pace and respecting your privacy at all times. We're not here to take over, we're here to support you in living life your way.
Serving clients across Dorset, we've built our reputation on providing reliable, person centred care that makes a real difference to people's lives.
What Does Our Personal Care Service Include?
Our personal care service is completely flexible and tailored to your individual needs. You choose which tasks you'd like support with, and we create a personalised care plan just for you.
Bathing, Washing & Personal Hygiene
We understand that personal hygiene tasks are intimate and require sensitivity. Our carers work with dignity and respect, encouraging independence whilst providing the support you need.
- Assistance with bathing or showering
- Help with washing at the sink
- Hair washing and styling
- Shaving and grooming
Getting Dressed & Undressed
Getting dressed independently helps you feel confident and ready for the day. Our carers provide just the right amount of help you need.
- Choosing appropriate clothing
- Assistance with putting on clothing
- Help with buttons and fastenings
- Support with shoes and socks
Continence Care & Support
Continence care is handled with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism. Our experienced carers support you with complete discretion and respect.
- Assistance with using the toilet
- Catheter care support
- Help with continence products
- Maintaining cleanliness and dignity
Help with Mobility & Moving Around
Maintaining mobility is crucial for independence. Our carers are trained in safe moving and handling techniques.
- Assistance getting in and out of bed
- Support transferring to chairs
- Help using walking aids safely
- Falls prevention and safe movement
Medication Reminders & Assistance
Taking medication correctly is vital for your health. Our carers provide medication prompting and assistance.
- Reminding you when to take medication
- Help opening medication packaging
- Applying topical creams
- Recording medication administration
Meal Preparation & Nutrition
Good nutrition is essential for health. Our carers prepare meals you'll enjoy, respecting dietary needs and preferences.
- Preparing fresh, nutritious meals
- Assistance with eating and drinking
- Supporting dietary requirements
- Making mealtimes enjoyable
Flexible Personal Care Visits to Suit Your Lifestyle
We offer completely flexible visiting patterns designed around your needs, preferences, and daily routine. Whether you need one visit per week or multiple visits throughout the day, we'll create a schedule that works for you.
Morning Visits
7:00am to 11:00am
Getting up, personal hygiene, dressing, breakfast, morning medication
Lunchtime Visits
11:00am to 2:00pm
Lunch preparation, medication, companionship, light activities
Afternoon Visits
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Light refreshments, companionship, activities, preparing for evening
Evening Visits
5:00pm to 9:00pm
Evening meal, medication, personal care, settling safely into bed
Night Visits
10:00pm to 7:00am
Sleep-in care, waking night care, assistance when needed
Note: All visit times are flexible and scheduled around your preferences and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Care
General Personal Care Questions
Carer Questions
Practical Questions
Service & Quality Questions
Cost & Funding Questions
Safety & Regulation Questions
Ready to Arrange Personal Care?
Let's discuss how our personal care services can help you or your loved one remain independent at home with dignity and comfort.