Dignity first, always
We support personal care sensitively, with privacy, consent, and respect at the centre of every visit.
Dignified Home Care
Personal Care at Home
Dignified, respectful support with day to day personal routines, helping you or your loved one stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home.
Morning Support
Evening Support
Multiple Visits per day
- CQC Good Rated
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Free Care Assessments
- 24/7 Support Available
Flexible visiting care
From short daily help to a full personal care routine, your care plan is built around what you need.
Trained, vetted carers
Carers are carefully recruited, DBS checked, trained, and supported through supervision and quality monitoring.
Reassurance for families
With consent, we keep families informed and respond quickly when needs change.
What is personal care at home?
Personal care at home is support with daily hygiene, comfort, and wellbeing routines in your own home.
It can include help with washing, bathing or showering, dressing, grooming, continence care, toileting support, oral care, and maintaining a clean and comfortable routine.
If you are looking for personal care at home in Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire, we can help you arrange safe, person-centred support that fits around your life.
For many families, personal home care is the difference between struggling alone and feeling safe, confident, and cared for. Our carers provide discreet support that protects dignity while encouraging independence wherever possible.
Who is personal home care for?
Personal care can support adults of different ages and needs, whether care is short term, long term, or changing.
Older adults who want to stay at home with support for daily routines
People who feel unsteady, frail, or at higher risk of falls
People living with dementia who benefit from calm routine and familiar carers
People living with long term conditions affecting energy, mobility, or personal care tasks
People returning home after a hospital stay who need support with washing, dressing, and mobility
Family carers who need respite care at home and extra support with personal routines
People living with long term conditions affecting energy, mobility, or personal care tasks
We start with a conversation, then assess needs and create a clear care plan that feels right for you.
What does personal care at home include?
Your care plan is personalised. It can include one task or a full routine, depending on what is needed and what the person prefers.
Washing, bathing, and showering support
Sensitive help with bath or shower routines, including preparation, privacy, and safe movement.
Dressing and undressing
Support with clothing choices, dressing safely, and keeping warm and comfortable.
Toileting support and continence care
Respectful support with toileting routines, continence pads, hygiene, and comfort, guided by care plans and risk assessments.
Oral care and grooming
Support with brushing teeth, dentures, skin care routines, shaving, hair care, and helping the person feel like themselves.
Nightwear and bedtime routines
Evening support to prepare for sleep, change clothing, and maintain comfort overnight.
Morning routines and getting ready for the day
Help to start the day safely, including washing, dressing, breakfast support, and confidence building.
Skin integrity and comfort checks
Basic comfort observations and reporting concerns promptly to help families and professionals respond early.
Mobility support during personal care
Support to move safely during routines, including safe transfers and reducing slips and falls risk.
Incontinence laundry support
Light support linked to wellbeing such as changing bedding, managing laundry, and keeping the bedroom and bathroom comfortable.
Support is based on assessed needs, consent, and a clear care plan. We encourage independence and choice at every stage.
Dignity, privacy, and consent in personal care
Personal care can feel sensitive. That is why we focus on dignity and comfort from the first conversation. We explain what will happen, listen to preferences, and support each person in a way that protects privacy and encourages choice.
- We seek consent before providing support
- We respect privacy, modesty, and cultural preferences
- We work at the person's pace and communicate clearly
- We support independence and do not take over tasks unnecessarily
- We record care appropriately and keep information confidential
“If communication is difficult, we adapt and use the person's preferred communication style wherever possible.”
Safe personal care at home you can trust
Safety matters, especially during bathing, toileting, and mobility routines. We use care plans, risk assessments, and clear procedures to reduce risks and support safe routines at home.
- We seek consent before providing support
- We respect privacy, modesty, and cultural preferences
- We work at the person's pace and communicate clearly
- We support independence and do not take over tasks unnecessarily
- We record care appropriately and keep information confidential
Why Families Choose Living Plus Care Services for Personal care at Home
What makes us different from other home care providers
Respectful carers who understand dignity
Personal care is delivered calmly and professionally, with reassurance and discretion.
Continuity and familiar faces
We aim for consistent carers, so personal routines feel comfortable and less stressful.
Clear communication and responsive support
With consent, we keep families informed and respond quickly if needs change.
Local home care teams
Your care is supported by a local office team managing schedules, quality monitoring, and care plan updates.
Person-centred care planning
We build care around the person, not a checklist, including routines, culture, preferences, and outcomes.
How to arrange personal care at home
Arranging personal care at home is straightforward. We take time to understand what you need and create a plan that fits your routine and preferences.
Step 1: Speak to our team
Tell us what support is needed, where care is required, preferred times, and when you want care to start.
Step 2: Free Care Assessment
We assess routines, risks, mobility, continence needs, medication prompts if required, and the person's preferences.
Step 3: Care plan and schedule
We agree tasks, visit times, communication preferences, and what to do if carers notice changes or concerns.
Step 4: Start care with confidence
We introduce the service, confirm visits, and review how things are going so care stays safe and right for the person.
How is personal care at home funded?
Personal care can be funded privately, through direct payments or personal budgets, or via local authority funding depending on needs and eligibility. We will explain the options clearly and help you understand the next steps.
Private pay personal care at home
Local authority funded home care
Direct payments and personal budgets
Short term support following hospital discharge (where applicable)
Need help understanding funding options? Call us on 0333 577 0877 for guidance.
Personal care at home in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire
We provide personal home care across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough. Availability can vary by area and time, so please contact us to confirm capacity.
Hertfordshire
CQC Good RatedBased in Hatfield
- St Albans
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- Hitchin
- Welwyn Garden City
- Hatfield
- Letchworth
- Waltham Cross
- Borehamwood
- Harpenden
- Potters Bar
- Bishops Stortford
- Royston
- Baldock
- Knebworth
- Brookmans Park
- Shenley
- London Colney
- Wheathampstead
- Berkhamsted
- Tring
- Rickmansworth
- Abbots Langley
- Redbourn
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
+44 1733 911656Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Huntingdon
- Ely
- St Neots
- March
- Wisbech
- St Ives
- Ramsey
- Yaxley
- Whittlesey
- Chatteris
- Soham
- Littleport
- Sawston
- Godmanchester
- Stamford
- Sawtry
- Eye
- Crowland
- Thorney
- Market Deeping
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us to check availability. 01707 707599
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Flexible visiting care, from occasional support to regular daily visits.
Our carers help with everyday tasks that make the difference between struggling at home and thriving at home.
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Dignified support with washing, dressing, bathing, and getting ready for the day. Our carers take their time and respect your privacy.
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More than just company – our carers build genuine relationships. From shared cups of tea to trips to the shops, we help reduce loneliness.
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Help with medication reminders, prompts, and administration where agreed in your care plan. Our carers are trained and follow clear guidance to keep you safe.
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Calm, consistent support from carers who understand dementia. We focus on maintaining routines, reducing anxiety, and helping families feel confident.
Arrange personal care at home today
If you are exploring personal care at home in Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire, we can talk through what is needed and create a safe, person-centred care plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Care
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