Personal Care in Reading
Relationship-led and supportive Personal Care in Reading from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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 Reading Personal Care team, here to help every step of the way
With over 3,000 people in Reading affected by dementia and other age-related conditions, maintaining personal care can become challenging. Home Instead Reading offers specialised personal care assistance that respects the dignity and individuality of each client. Our dedicated team, with years of combined experience and high standards, is trained to address these local needs, offering compassionate support that makes daily routines easier and safer. Our service meets these needs by providing expert personal care, tailored to the unique challenges many seniors face, enhancing comfort and independence within familiar surroundings.
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Why Personal Care may be right for you
Choosing personal care at home allows loved ones to stay comfortably in their own environment while receiving essential assistance. Home Instead Reading offers a unique, client-focused approach, adapting care plans to meet changing needs as seniors age. Our local knowledge means we’re well-positioned to assist with services such as medication reminders, mobility support, and respectful hygiene assistance. With this personalised approach, we ensure that our clients feel supported, secure, and connected, reinforcing the peace of mind family members need when they choose personal care services close to home.
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.
Home Instead provided a very caring and professional service for my mother for several years and with their support, she was able to live independently at home. The communications with the office were always helpful and supportive. They communicated any concerns with helpful advice, including, for example, photos of bruising/bites/areas of concern which I was able to forward to the GP. The caregivers were very helpful and friendly. They were efficient in their duties and made time to chat with Mum, do the crossword together etc. Which she really appreciated. Mum went to the hospital due to a fall, and during her recuperation Home Instead came out to her assess her and devised a plan to get her home more quickly and care for her at home, as was her wish.PT – Client’s Son
Human resources is very good at matching the carers to the patient. My carer it meticulous and patient and I could not wish for a better.MH - Client
I’ve been absolutely delighted with the care my mother has received over the last year. Both the office staff and caregivers are always professional, supportive and caring. When my mother recently had to be hospitalised, they were so efficient and liaised with all the medical professionals, helping to reduce everyone’s stress levels. A fantastic caregiver was there to support my mother and me, on her return from hospital – we could not have managed without her. All the caregivers are caring and supportive companions to my mother on a daily basis – she looks forward to their visits and chats.SD – Client’s Daughter
I cannot recommend Home Instead (Reading) enough. So much so that I have passed their details onto friends who are in need of a good, care providing company on numerous occasions. They are reliable, courteous and professional and always have not only my father’s best interests at heart but that of the whole family.WH - Client's Son
Everyone I have spoken to has been polite, friendly and helpful. My mother really likes her carers and it has been enormously helpful to me to have someone else looking out for her and helping her. She seems much happier since your staff have been visiting.HL – Client’s Daughter
Tailored Personal Care in Reading
Personal care through Home Instead Reading not only supports daily routines but also nurtures a fulfilling lifestyle. Whether it’s ensuring smooth trips to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for health check-ups, or assisting with weekly grocery runs to the local Tesco, our team is committed to maintaining each client’s independence and connection to their community. For those living with dementia, our Care Professionals provide familiarity and consistency, with regular visits to places like the Reading Museum, helping clients stay engaged with the vibrant community they’ve known for years.
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Trusted Personal Care from experienced home care professionals in Reading
Our team at Home Instead Reading is made up of highly trained professionals who are passionate about delivering compassionate care. Each caregiver undergoes rigorous training in dementia support, personal care skills, and senior safety protocols, ensuring we meet the highest standards in Reading. Driven by empathy and a dedication to improving lives, our Care Professionals build genuine connections with clients, ensuring that each visit is both supportive and enriching. Our local team’s qualifications and commitment to excellence set them apart, creating trusted relationships that families rely on.
Additional support and activities in Reading
Home Instead Reading actively participates in community initiatives, including dementia-friendly events and support groups at the Reading Dementia Café. We regularly host informative sessions on personal care techniques and senior wellness, strengthening community knowledge and support networks. Local groups such as Age UK Reading also offer valuable resources, including mobility aids and companionship events, which we’re happy to help families explore. Our network of local resources ensures clients have access to the holistic support they need for a balanced and enriched lifestyle.
FAQs
Which towns and postcodes do the Reading team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Southcote, Calcot, Caversham, Earley, Lower Earley, Reading, Purley on Thames, Pangbourne, Woodley,Tilehurst
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
RG6 6, RG31 5, RG31 6, RG6 1, RG30 4, RG2 0, RG1 8, RG6 3, RG31 4, RG5 3, RG30 6, RG6 5, RG1 4, RG30 1, RG4 7, RG4 5, RG8 7, RG30 2, RG8 9, RG2 9, RG6 4, RG31 7, RG6 7, RG2 8, RG1 5, RG1 2, RG1 6, RG1 3, RG4 8, RG2 7, RG8 8, RG30 3, RG1 1, RG2 6, RG1 7
Is Home Instead Reading a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Reading is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
What is personal care assistance?
Physical help given to a person and prompting of an individual to carry out daily living tasks themselves.
What are the benefits of personal care assistance?
Promoting good personal hygiene helps to prevent illness and the spread of infection. It also helps maintain self-confidence and dignity.
Why choose personal care assistance at home?
A familiar care professional matched with you provides personalised care and support to you in your own home in the way you want it to be provided.
How will I know who is providing my care?
We understand that it can be difficult accepting personal care and that is why you will be introduced to your Care Professionals and they will spend time getting to know you before assisting you with your personal care.
Will I have the same Care Professional?
At Home Instead we ensure that each client has a small team of Care Professionals in place to provide you with care so you can be confident that you will have continuity from the same Care Professionals.
How do I know my Care Professional is competent?
At Home Instead, we have a robust approach to ensuring that all Care Professionals have regular observations of practice that we call Support Visits, and assessments of competency for key activities such as handling medication or providing catheter care.
Reach out and talk to the Reading team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Reading team. If you would like more information about our high quality Personal Care service, please call us on 0118 909 9108, or fill out the form below.
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