A Guide to Home Care Services in Wimbledon & Kingston
Home care isn’t one-size-fits-all. When arranging home care, the first question many families ask is, “Which service is right for us?” The answer depends on how much help is needed and the kind of support that would make the biggest difference. Some people benefit from regular social visits, others need daily assistance with personal routines, and some want help keeping on top of the house.
At Home Instead Wimbledon & Kingston, we provide a range of services that can be shaped to your situation. Here’s a closer look at three options many local families choose: Companionship Care, Personal Care, and Home Help.
Companionship Care
Companionship Care is designed to keep life social and connected. It can be as simple as enjoying a coffee together, taking a stroll through Manor Park, sharing a hobby, or catching up on the week’s news. For some people, it’s about having a regular visitor to break up the day. For others, it’s encouragement to get out into the community and maintain an active lifestyle.
It’s also a great first step for anyone unsure about starting home care, offering gentle support without changing daily life too much. One family told us, “We had the most incredible care for Dad. The care started as companionship, helping him regain his confidence after some falls and a dementia diagnosis. As time went on, his care needs increased, and his carers received excellent training to support Dad. For 6 years, he not only lived independently, he lived JOYFULLY.”
Personal Care
Our Personal Care service helps with the everyday activities that keep someone feeling well and confident. This might include support with bathing, dressing, shaving, and hair care, or prompting for medication. We can visit in the mornings to help start the day, in the evenings to help wind down, or at any other time that fits into your loved one’s routine.
For one family, this attention to detail made all the difference: “Home Instead took considerable trouble to meet Mum and to establish exactly what care she needed. The whole Home Instead team was so kind and patient with her and has always been receptive to her developing needs, working hard to meet them.” The focus is always on providing help that is both respectful and useful.
Home Help and Housekeeping
Home Help is for those times when the practical jobs start to feel overwhelming. This can include light cleaning, laundry, ironing, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and making sure the home environment stays organised and safe.
We tailor the tasks to each household, and often this service overlaps with companionship, as it’s a chance to enjoy a chat while getting things done. As one friend of a client put it, “It has always been the wish of our friend to be able to stay in her own home, even if she could not look after herself anymore. Home Instead has made this possible during the past three years. Her meals are prepared and shopping, washing and medication are taken care of, while there is always time for a chat and a laugh.”
The right service depends on the kind of support your family is looking for, and it’s often a combination rather than just one option. If you’d like to talk through what might work best, our Wimbledon & Kingston team is happy to help.
