--- title: Light Domestic Support | Homecare Services & Domiciliary Care canonical: https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/light-domestic-support last updated: 2026-03-27 09:58:27 GMT version: 3 --- # Light Domestic Support We're here to help with light domestic duties. From housekeeping to laundry, we can support you or your loved one when you need a little extra support with daily living. ## Support around the Home Maintaining a clean and organised home can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when [physical limitations](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/condition-led-care) make certain tasks challenging. We can provide practical assistance with everyday household chores, ensuring you or your loved ones' living environment remains tidy, comfortable, and stress-free. ## Domestic Support Available We can help you or your loved ones with:- - General housekeeping: Washing-up, dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down surfaces to keep your home fresh and inviting. - Laundry: Washing, drying, ironing, and folding clothes to ensure your wardrobe is always ready. - Tidying up: Organising cluttered spaces and maintaining order in your living areas. ## Domestic Support Benefits Having support with domestic duties gives you and your family peace of mind that you or your loved ones' are receiving the support that you need in your home, and aren’t taking on more than you’re physically able to do. Whether you or your loved one is living with a [complex condition](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/condition-led-care) or are simply experiencing [frailty](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/condition-led-care/frailty-care), domestic support can help you continue living life on your own terms, at your own pace, and in your own home. ## Light Domestic Support FAQ's You’re bound to have questions when exploring your home care options, so we’ve answered some of the most common ones below. ### How can Home Care help me? [Visiting home care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home) (also called [domiciliary care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home)) can help you or your loved one maintain independence and comfort while receiving the support needed in your own homes. Whether it’s assistance with daily tasks such as [cooking](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/meal-preparation), [cleaning](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/light-domestic-support), [personal care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/personal-care), or help [managing medication](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/medication-management) and [health conditions](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/condition-led-care), home care allows you or your loved one to stay in familiar surroundings without sacrificing safety or quality of life. It offers peace of mind, knowing that professional, compassionate caregivers are there to lend a hand when needed. ### Why choose Home Care? Reasons for choosing [home care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home) (also called [domiciliary care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home)) can vary. For example, sometimes, after a [stay in the hospital](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/condition-led-care/-postoperative-care), someone might find they need some help while recuperating. Others can find that a [long-term condition or disability](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/condition-led-care) means they need some help at home. You or those close to you might notice changes in abilities to manage the day-to-day things like [preparing meals](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/meal-preparation) or [personal care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/personal-care). ### Is Home Care regulated? Yes. In England, home care agencies that provide [personal care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/personal-care) must be registered with and regulated by the [Care Quality Commission (CQC)](https://www.cqc.org.uk/). In Wales, home care agencies that provide [personal care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/personal-care) must be registered with and regulated by the [Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)](https://www.careinspectorate.wales/). For Scotland, home care agencies that provide [personal care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/personal-care) must be registered with and regulated by the [Care Inspectorate (CI)](https://www.careinspectorate.com/).  [Personal care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/personal-care) includes things like help with washing, dressing, toileting, and [assisting with medications](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/medication-management) — anything that involves direct physical care or support with hygiene. ### How is Home Care paid for? [Home care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home) (also called [domiciliary care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home)) can be paid for privately or can be funded in full or in part by your local council. For funding by your local council, a needs assessment is carried out including an assessment on finances. See [Care Costs & Funding](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home/care-costs-funding) for more details. ### What is a Personal Assistant & should I hire one? A personal assistant (PA) is someone employed directly by your (or your loved one) to provide care or support. The person employing the PA becomes a legal employer and has legal responsibilities (e.g. payroll, insurance, employment rights). Many people use Direct Payments from their local authority, personal budgets, or their own money to employ a PA. A PA is not regulated by the CQC even if they are providing personal care. For a stress free care journey we would recommend you engage with a regulated [home care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home) provider, where they have all of the employer responsibilities. ### What is Home Care? For many people, it is vital to stay independent and at home in their own familiar surroundings near friends and family. Remaining independent may be very important to you or your loved one, but it can mean a little extra help is needed. [Home care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home) (also called [domiciliary care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home)), is a flexible type of [visiting care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home) where a care worker visits you in your own home. This can often be the perfect solution to getting a little help whilst retaining a good level of personal freedom. ### Light Domestic Support in my area? We provide home care services across the East Midlands, including Staffordshire, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.