What kind of tasks will a carer help with around bowel care?
Carers can help with a wide variety of tasks, depending on your needs and preferences. This may include supporting you to transfer safely to the toilet, assisting with clothing, cleaning the toilet and surrounding area if needed, and providing gentle help with washing and drying afterwards. We can also support with changing pads or continence products, emptying or changing stoma bags as per your agreed plan, and checking for any signs of skin soreness. Many people choose to combine bowel care with wider help such as washing or showering, laundry and bedding changes, or meal preparation, so that everything is taken care of in one visit.