What is domiciliary care?

Domiciliary care is provided to people who still live in their own homes but who require additional support with household tasks, personal care or any other activity that allows them to maintain their independence and quality of life. Anyone at any stage of life could require domiciliary care, whether it is related to age, illness or disabilities.

Domiciliary care is suitable for you if you need:

personal care, such as washing or dressing
housekeeping or domestic work, such as vacuuming
help with cooking or preparing meals
nursing and healthcare
companionship

Benefits of domiciliary care:

flexible services
long-term 24-hour care
short breaks for an unpaid family carer
emergency care
day care
sessions ranging from 15-minute visits to 24-hour assistance and everything in between