Asking for help with personal care is a sensitive step, but the right support can restore confidence, routine, and dignity. At Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield, our Care Professionals provide discreet, respectful personal care that empowers people to feel like themselves again. Whether it's bathing, dressing, or helping get ready for the day, every visit is approached with patience, skill, and a genuine commitment to the individual's wellbeing. With visits lasting at least an hour, there's time to offer care at a calm pace, without rushing. We're here to support, not take over, and help people feel good in their own skin.
Personal care that supports independence at home
As personal care becomes more challenging, our support can help your loved one stay in their own home for longer. We match Care Professionals based on skills and personality, so help with things like bathing and dressing feels safe and comfortable.
20 years of trusted experience
We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can feel confident that they will provide respectful, professional and discreet personal care.
Help with complex personal care needs
No matter how clinical their personal care needs are, our Care Professionals provide support to make your loved one feel comfortable at home - from catheter care to stoma management, we can ensure excellent personal hygiene every day.
Sensitive, comfort-focused support
We understand it can be uncomfortable having a stranger manage your personal care, so we make visits feel warm and friendly, while remaining mindful of your loved one's emotions - everything we do focuses on protecting their dignity and wellbeing.
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The team here at Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood and Longfield are proud to provide expert home care in Shoreham. Get in touch to find out how we can help you or your loved ones.
Personal care should always be personal. That's why we start by learning how each client prefers things, from the order of their morning routine to how they like their hair styled or which products they use. Support might include help with continence, mobility, oral hygiene, medication, shaving, or dressing, always delivered with kindness and discretion. We also keep families involved, using our care app and regular reviews to keep communication open. Our goal is to help clients feel safe, comfortable, and well looked after, without losing their independence or sense of control in daily life.
Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
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We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.
When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.
We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.
Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide
Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
Families regularly tell us in their reviews how much this kind of care means. One daughter shared: "All the team that have been involved in my mum's care have been outstanding. Everyone has been so professional and genuine with their care. I witnessed an immediate improvement in my mum's health, making Mum feel loved and valued." This kind of transformation is why we do what we do. Personal care is more than physical support; it's emotional reassurance, human connection, and a way to help someone feel like themselves again, every single day.
Every Care Professional is trained in personal care techniques, hygiene, dignity in care, and condition-specific support, including Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and dementia. Many also complete enhanced learning in mobility, continence care, and safe manual handling. Ongoing supervision and spot checks ensure the highest standards are upheld, and we regularly review care plans with clients and families. Personal care is never a task to us; it's a trust. We know how important these moments are, and we take every step to make sure they're handled with the same kindness we'd want for our own loved ones.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
Get in touch today to see how we can help
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