Appointments and outings in Abernyte

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Abernyte, Kinnaird and Inchture and the places around. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.

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About appointments and outings

What it usually involves

Going with your loved one to the GP, hospital, dentist or hairdresser, and on outings to a café, club, place of worship or the seaside.

How a self-employed carer can help

They can drive or travel with them, help with walking or a wheelchair, and, if your loved one wishes, help them remember what the doctor said.

Questions worth asking

Do you drive, and does your insurance cover business use?
Can you manage a wheelchair?
Would you come into the appointment and take notes if asked?
Are you happy to be around pets?

Around Abernyte

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Abernyte:

Kinnaird 1.8 miles
Inchture 2.1 miles
Rait 3.4 miles
Longforgan 3.4 miles
Balruddery 3.5 miles
Grange 3.7 miles
Piperdam 3.7 miles
Fowlis 4.1 miles
Kinrossie 4.5 miles
Liff 4.8 miles

Days out near Abernyte

Outings a carer could help with, all within 5 miles:

Old PitmiddleHistoric ruins, 1.3 miles
Kinnaird CastleCastle, 1.8 miles
Rose GardenGarden, 1.9 miles
Little BalloNature reserve, 2.3 miles
Dunsinane Hill FortHistoric fort, 2.8 miles
Castle GroundsPark, 3 miles
Beal HillViewpoint, 4.1 miles

Local help and support

Perth and Kinross Council
Ask the council's adult social care team for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Perth and Kinross Council website
Age Scotland helpline
A free, confidential helpline for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. Call 0800 12 44 222.
Age Scotland website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

Who pays for parking and mileage?

Agree it beforehand so there are no awkward moments later.

Can a carer drive Mum in her own car?

Only if they're insured to drive it. Check with the insurer before the first trip.

Can you tell me when someone joins near me?

Yes. Join the waiting list and we'll email you as soon as someone covering your area joins.

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Why I started Carers & Cleaners

When my mum, Jean, was diagnosed with dementia, I found it surprisingly hard to find good local help. In the end we found a wonderful independent carer, and later a cleaner, by word of mouth. I built Carers & Cleaners so other families don't have to rely on luck.

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