Getting dressed

Finding it hard to get dressed each day?

In Surrey, you can get support to make dressing easier and safer. Homecare services can help with daily tasks, and simple dressing aids can make it easier to manage on your own. This page explains what help is available and how to find the right support near you.

What's on this page:

• dressing aids
• help dressing at home

Dressings aids

If you have limited movement or strength, there are tools that can make dressing easier and safer.

Useful products include:

• sock and stocking aids – help you put on socks without bending
• button hooks and zip pulls – make fastening clothes easier
• long-handled shoehorns – help with shoes
• reachers or grabbers – help pull up trousers or skirts
• accessible clothing – easier to put on and take off
• long-handled combs and brushes – help with grooming

Help with dressing at home

If you  need help with buttons, shoes or getting dressed each day, 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.

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