Help with daily living
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Getting washed and dressed
Explore equipment, care options and practical support to help you manage daily tasks and maintain your independence at home.
Equipment and home adaptations
Take a tour of our Virtual House to find a range of equipment that can help with personal care.
Options range from simple, low‑cost items such as lotion applicators, dressing sticks, or sock aids to help with dressing to bath steps, bath seats, or bath lifts. You can also discover more permanent adaptations, like a wet room, to support you in staying clean and independent.
Personal care
Care at home such as a personal assistant or paid carer can support you with with getting dressed, undressed, or staying clean. Support can be flexible and tailored to your needs, whether it’s occasional help or regular assistance.
Cleaning clothes
Several laundrettes in North Northants offer a collection and drop-off service which means you can have your clothes washed and dried without leaving home.
Find a laundrettes near you:
Foot care
If you need advice or support with your foot care, here are some places you can go for help:
- Your pharmacist can recommend creams and equipment for you to use
- Podiatrists and chiropodists are healthcare professionals who are trained to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the legs, ankles and fee
Dental Service
Age UK's Dental services for older people offers practical guidance if you have arthritis or weakness in your arms or hands. Tools, including special handgrips, electric toothbrushes or smaller toothbrush heads, are designed to reduce strain and improve control.
Hairdressers
If you can’t get to a salon or barber, a mobile hairdresser can visit your home to wash, cut, and style your hair.
Find a mobile hairdresser near you:
Last updated 01 June 2026