Laundry and cleaning

Do you need help to do laundry, or to make sure your home is clean and tidy?

This can be challenging when you are older or are living with a disability.

This advice suggests some ways to overcome these difficulties so you can stay as independent as possible.

Support from people around you

Friends, family and trusted neighbours are often more than willing to help - you just need to ask.

You could consider allowing them to use your washing machine in return for their help with your laundry.

Home care

If you need extra support, a home care service can help. For a list of home care providers and the services they offer, see home care.

There are local services which can help with cleaning and laundry. 

• South Tyneside Community Laundry - offers a collection and delivery service with a three day turnaround. This service offers a discounted rate for older people and those with disabilities. The service can also provide bags to accommodate soiled laundry. See South Tyneside Community Laundry..
• Age Concern - offers a wide range of support to meet the needs of older people living in South Tyneside. See Age Concern Tyneside South - Integrated Service.

See organisations that can help with cleaning and laundry.

Complete Handyhelp Services
Provides a domestic and commercial general cleaning / handyman service to residents in the South Tyneside area.

Groundwork Shop (recycling shop)

POSS Tub Laundrette
Laundrette based in Hebburn who offer a collection and delivery service.

South Tyneside Community Laundry
Laundry service, including a collection and delivery service, for elderly and disabled people.