Care advice
What to expect at a home care assessment
What happens during a home care assessment, who should be there, what we ask and how the care plan is agreed. Plain English guidance for families.
Changes often creep in slowly, and they are easy to miss if you only visit now and then. Here are signs worth noticing.
Around the home
- Post and bills piling up unopened
- Out-of-date food in the fridge
- A home that is less tidy than it used to be
- Scorch marks on pans or the kettle left on
Personal care and health
- Weight loss or not eating properly
- Wearing the same clothes for days
- Missed or doubled medication
- Unexplained bruises that may suggest falls
Mood and memory
Withdrawal from friends, low mood, forgetting appointments or getting lost on familiar routes can all be signs that more support would help.
Starting the conversation
Choose a calm moment, focus on what would make life easier and involve them in every decision. A small amount of help, such as a morning visit, is often a good place to start.
Falls are a warning sign
A fall, even without injury, is a sign to act. Ask the GP about a falls assessment and consider a personal alarm so help can be called quickly.
Small changes add up
One sign on its own may not mean much. Several changes over a few months usually mean more help would make life safer and easier.
Getting started
A free assessment is a no-obligation way to talk through what support might help. We will listen, answer questions and suggest a plan.
Frequently asked questions
Should we speak to the GP?
Yes, especially if you notice memory problems, weight loss or falls.
Can care start with just one visit a day?
Yes. Many people start with one visit and increase support over time.
Talk to our team about the right level of support.
