Help at home for adults

If you are finding it hard to do everyday things like:

• washing
• dressing
• cleaning
• cooking

then you may need support to help you stay independent at home

There are organisations and services that can help. These are sometimes called personal care, home care or home care agencies. They can help as little or as much as you need them.

Connect to Support Surrey

Find help to help you stay at home:

• in Looking after yourself at home
• by searching for words like:
  • bathing
  • home care
  • cleaning
  • dressing

Look for information and help on

• personal hygiene
• eating and drinking
• using the toilet
• getting dressed
• looking after your home
• being able to use your home safely
• getting out and about

Equipment and technology that can help

There may be some equipment or technology you can buy to help yourself or a relative. Our home equipment finder gives suggestions.

You can also find information on:

• wheelchairs and walking aids
• personal care alarms
• Surrey Connected Care
• Community equipment service

You can make simple adaptations or major adaptations to help you stay at home longer.

How district and borough councils can help

• meals on wheels (also known as Meals at Home) can bring you a hot meal
• community transport can help you get out and about
• day centres can help you stay active and meet people

Short-term support - reablement

If you have been in hospital or had an illness or fall, you may need temporary care to help you get back to normal. We may be able to help you with short-term care. We call this reablement. This care could be for a couple of days or up to 6 weeks. During this time, we'll help your relearn skills and regain confidence.

We could help with things like:

• going to bed
• getting up
• bathing
• showering
• toilet needs

To find out if you can use this service complete our self assessment form.

After the 6 week period is over, if you still need help you may have to pay. To find out if you do, complete an online financial assessment.

To find out if you, or someone you know, can get help from us, complete our self-assessment form. See Assessments and eligibility to find out more.

If you think you need short term help, your doctor or hospital can also give you help.