Personal care and dressing

Getting dressed

You can use equipment to help you get dressed. The Living Made Easy website has more information about:

• dressing sticks
• sock and stocking aids
• button hooks 

They also give information about clothing and equipment for easier dressing. Some adapted clothing can include features like:

• side, back or front openings
• magnetic, or hook and loop fasteners (such as Velcro)
• zip fastenings

We have more information about using equipment to help you stay independent.

Personal care and hygiene

If you need assistance with personal care, the Living Made Easy website has information about using equipment and adaptations.

Types of personal care include:

• bathing and showering
• managing medication
• small personal care aids
• toileting

We have more information about adapting your home to work for you.

If you care for someone, the NHS website has advice on how to help someone you care for keep clean.