Personal Care at Broomfield Care
Personal care covers a range of tasks that involve maintaining your appearance, hygiene and health, so you can continue looking your best and living healthily. Activities can range from help getting washed and dressed, to basic household chores.
At Broomfield care, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional service, that always respect an individual’s privacy and dignity.
When you start care with us, we’ll take into consideration your needs and wishes in order to craft your personalised care plan.
Our Personal care service includes
- Assistance with bathing or showering, including hair and skin care
- Help with personal hygiene and toileting
- Help getting up and going to bed
- Assistance getting dressed and changing clothes
- Applying creams or balms
- Prompting and monitoring the intake of medication
- Food and drink preparation
- Assistance with basic housework tasks, such as doing the laundry
Three Benefits to Personal Care
Stay Hygienic
Personal care and help keeping your body clean is essential in reducing the risk of infections or illnesses, and can help improve your mental health. We will ensure you or your loved ones are safe, clean and healthy while they remain at home.
Stay Independent
Regardless of your physical or mental condition, help with personal care at home means you still have control over your existing schedules and routines.
Maintain Your Dignity
At Broomfield Care, we always respect our client’s privacy and dignity, especially when performing intimate tasks. Our carers are there to help loved ones who may feel uncomfortable completing such tasks.
Why choose broomfield care?
- Allows you or your loved one to continue living at home
- More cost-effective than care homes.
- We’re a small, privately-owned company with extensive knowledge of Gloucestershire and surrounding areas
- Bespoke, 1 to 1 care from highly skilled, qualified and experienced Carers
- Continuity of Care from a small number of Carers
- Discreet and security conscious service
- Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Care available 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Available short or long-term and at very short notice
Starting Care with us
To Make an Inquiry or Arrange an Assessment, Contact Us Via Telephone or Email
Before you commence care with us, our team will complete a no-obligation assessment with you at your home to gain a greater of what care you need, when, and why. Our team will then create a bespoke care plan that takes into consideration your needs and existing schedules so you can continue to live independently and confidently at home.
- 01452 730888
- Care@broomfieldcare.com
Domiciliary and Personal Care FAQs
Who is Domiciliary Care for?
Anyone can receive care at home, with some providers specialising in adults (18+) and others specialising in care for children. However, the most common service users are the elderly, people with disabilities, and people suffering with chronic conditions, both mental and/or physical.
At Broomfield Care, we only look after 18+ individuals.
How Long are Homecare visits at Broomfield Care?
At Broomfield Care, visits typically range from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on your level of needs and the visit type.
However, for some visits, like companionship or transport visits, we make an exception and can offer visits longer than an hour (depending on our capacity).
What are the Benefits to Personal Care from Broomfield Care?
Personal care visits help clients, who struggle with their mental and/or physical health, to maintain their personal hygiene and keep their homes safe and clean too. Visits can be a cost-effective alternative to a care home, and mean clients can continue to live at home and have control over their existing routines.
Do I have to Pay for Personal Care from Broomfield Care?
Broomfield Care is a private company, meaning fees are paid for directly by clients/their families. However, some individuals may be eligible for financial support from the local council, depending on their financial position.
To find out more about our fees, you can read our brochure here.
Is Personal care at home cheaper than a care home?
Receiving personal care at home can be more cost-effective than moving into a care home, and means you can remain living where you love.
Currently, the average cost of a residential care home in the South West of England is £1339 a week, which rises to £1627 a week for a specialist dementia nursing home. In comparison, if you require two hours a day, at Broomfield Care, this will only cost you approximately £392 a week, or £1568 a month.
Does Broomfield Care offer short-term packages?
Yes, at Broomfield care we can accommodate for short-term, respite packages of care. Our carers are available to step in so your regular carers can take a needed break, or even support individuals temporarily whilst recovering from hospital admissions or surgeries.
How do I arrange a care package with Broomfield Care?
Contact us via telephone or email, to discuss your care needs with a member of our friendly team. From there, we can arrange a no-obligation assessment with you and your family to further discuss your needs, goals and any questions you may have, in person.
Our team then take the details discussed with them, and begin creating your personalised care plan.
Tel: 01452 730888
Email: care@broomfieldcare.com
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