Washing and doing daily tasks

Need help with washing, dressing or using the bathroom at home?

You can get support through homecare services, local organisations, bathroom adaptations and simple equipment. This page explains how to find the right help for your needs and stay independent at home.

What's on this page:

• help with washing
• find local help with washing and daily tasks
• making your bathroom safer and easier to use
• find equipment to help at home

Help with washing

If washing or doing daily tasks is getting difficult, support is available. It can help you stay independent at home.

Homecare services (also called personal care or domiciliary care) can help with:

• washing and dressing
• preparing meals and drinks
• using the toilet
• getting in and out of bed

Homecare is flexible. You can get help for a few hours a week or more often, depending on your needs.

It can be short-term (after illness or injury) or long-term. You might need a live-in carer, especially if you need specialist support like stroke or dementia care.

Homecare costs vary. You may get help with costs depending on your income and savings.

Making your bathroom safer and easier to use

If your bathroom is hard to use, there are tools and changes that can help. These can make washing and moving around easier and safer.

Some changes are simple, like:

• grab rails
• bath seats

Others may be bigger, like:

• level-access showers
• wider doorways

Find out what support is available

Visit Surrey's Adult Social Care pages to learn about:

• how to apply for support
• home adaptations
• help from a home improvement agency
• The Community Equipment Service - where you can loan equipment

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