Use this list to start a conversation, not to score yourself. You may manage some tasks independently, want to practise others and need ongoing help with others.
Choose the part of life that matters to you now. There is no requirement to work on everything at once.
Personal routines
Think about dressing, showering, getting ready and winding down. What do you prefer to do yourself? Where does assistance make the routine more comfortable or safer?
Food and meals
Consider choosing meals, making a shopping list, preparing food and cleaning up. Include equipment, allergies and any professional instructions relevant to safe eating or food preparation.
Looking after your home
Which household tasks need help, and how do you like them done? You might want assistance with laundry, dishes or keeping items within reach.
Money and paperwork
You may want support understanding a bill, remembering a due date or organising documents. Keep financial authority and privacy clear. General support work is different from financial advice or managing someone’s money.
Getting around
Think about routes you use, booking transport, road safety and the assistance you need at a destination. Check actual access features rather than relying on a broad “accessible” label.
Communication and relationships
Include the way you communicate, the people you want involved and how you prefer to make plans. Support should leave room for your own friendships and privacy.
Knowing who to contact
Write down the people to contact when support changes, something feels unsafe or you need help. An agreed emergency plan should be usable by you and the people supporting you.
Choose one useful next step
You could describe a task you want help with or a routine you want to keep. A professional assessment may be useful if specific evidence or clinical recommendations are needed.
A checklist doesn’t decide funding or remove the need for an individual plan. For support from Vana Care, tell us what you’d like help with and we’ll review the request with you.
