Home Support Service

Across the Wakefield District, we provide a service supporting individuals to remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible.

Age UK Wakefield provide personalised packages of care accommodating a range of needs including:

• Living with life limiting conditions, coping with physical disabilities or learning difficulties, mental health problems and those living with a terminal diagnosis
• Intermittent respite offers providing a break for those who care for others
• Short term support in times of crisis.
• Support tailored to individual needs, combining Personal Care and Domestic Support (details below)

What we can do...

You can select from our suggestions below and we are happy to discuss your individual requirements to make the perfect package of support for you.

Services Offered

Personal Care:

• Dressing & undressing
• Bathing or showering
• Washing
• Shaving
• Oral hygiene
• Hair washing and care
• Nail care (filing only)
• Support with eating and drinking
• Assisting with toileting needs
• Medication Support
• Sitting service
• Accessing the community

Domestic Support:

• Cleaning, vacuuming
• Laundry: Washing, drying and ironing
• Washing up
• Preparing and cooking food
• Shopping
• Making and changing beds
• Checking domestic appliances and heating
• Support with finances and pensions
• Booking appointments
• Assisting with social contact e.g. phone calls, emails and internet use
• Developing new social contacts
• Befriending

Contact: Home Support Services team- 01977 664861

Available in the following area(s): Across the Wakefield District