Personal Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus

Relationship-led and supportive Personal Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

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Highest regulatory ratings

16,000+ active clients

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000+ carers nationwide

Home Care rating 9.6

Highest regulatory ratings

16,000+ active clients

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000+ carers nationwide

Home Care rating 9.6

The Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus Personal Care team, here to help every step of the way

Accepting help with personal tasks isn’t always easy; it’s often a sensitive step that requires time, trust, and compassion. At Home Instead Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus, we approach personal care with the utmost respect for the individual, their dignity, and their routines. Whether it’s bathing, getting dressed, assistance with continence, or support managing medication, we ensure every interaction is unhurried and thoughtful. Our one-hour minimum visits give time for proper care, conversation, and confidence-building. We believe that feeling clean, comfortable, and in control is a key part of wellbeing, and we’re here to make that possible every single day.

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Why Personal Care may be right for you

Personal care is never just about getting through a checklist – it’s about preserving identity and routine in a way that feels familiar and empowering. Our Care Professionals take time to learn the small things that make a big difference, whether that’s a favourite soap, a particular order for getting dressed, or simply knowing when someone prefers privacy. We also support clients with catheter and stoma care, gentle mobility assistance, and safe shaving or grooming routines. When families are involved, we collaborate closely with them to ensure continuity and comfort, helping loved ones feel confident their relative is in safe, understanding hands.

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What we do to care for your loved ones

We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of of a unique mix services to meet your needs.

  • Companionship care

    We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.

  • Home help & meal prep

    Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.

  • Personal care

    Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.

  • Mobility support

    Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.

  • Health appointment management

    We support you to attend those important health appointments.

  • Community engagement

    We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.

  • Transportation

    Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.

  • Medication management

    Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.

Tailored Personal Care in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus

Families frequently tell us that our personal care brings not only practical help, but emotional relief. The daughter of a client shared: “The carers coming in twice a day have taken a lot of worry from us. They treated Mum with dignity and efficiency, and the office staff were always quick to deal with any queries.” Another client’s daughter, Jill, added: “The staff were always patient, kind and caring… I will be recommending this company to anyone I know.” These reviews reflect the quiet impact of care done well, care that builds trust, restores confidence, and gives families the peace of mind they’ve been looking for.

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Trusted Personal Care from experienced home care professionals in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus

Our leadership brings together clinical expertise and operational experience to make sure personal care is always safe, respectful, and dignified. Louise, a qualified radiographer with over 14 years of experience, applies her clinical knowledge to train and guide our Care Professionals in areas such as mobility support, medication, and hygiene. Her focus is on ensuring care remains compassionate, person-centred, and tailored to each individual. Roger, who began his career in finance before moving into the care sector, uses his management background to oversee operations and keep services consistent and reliable. Roger and Louise provide leadership that supports our team and gives families confidence in the care their loved ones receive.

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Additional support and activities in Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus

We believe personal care should enable a person to feel more like themselves, ready to enjoy the day, see visitors, or get out and about. Whether it’s helping a client in Carrickfergus prepare for a trip to the local shops, assisting someone in Ballymena to get ready for church, or supporting a client in Antrim to feel their best before family comes round, we’re here to offer help that restores confidence. We also collaborate with local GPs, district nurses, and dementia specialists to ensure a joined-up approach. Because real personal care isn’t just about hygiene,  it’s about dignity, identity, and the freedom to feel good in your own skin.

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    Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Antrim, Ballymena & Carrickfergus team. If you would like more information about our high quality Personal Care service, please call us on 028 2544 0800, or fill out the form below.

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