What exactly is personal care?
Personal care is anything done for you that is of a personal nature. This may include personal hygiene such as bathing, showering and hair washing, as well as oral hygiene, dressing and continence management such as toileting, catheter/stoma care and bed changing. It may also involve assistance with eating and drinking. This type of care may be needed in a variety of settings and circumstances. For example, if you live in your own home, with family or with others, a disability support worker may come each morning to assist you in getting ready for the day.