Appointments and outings in Barkston Ash

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Barkston Ash, Scarthingwell and Saxton 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 Barkston Ash

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

Scarthingwell 0.6 miles
Saxton 1.1 miles
Church Fenton 1.5 miles
Sherburn in Elmet 1.5 miles
Towton 2.1 miles
South Milford 2.8 miles
Ulleskelf 2.9 miles
Kirkby Wharfe 3.1 miles
Biggin 3.3 miles
Stutton 3.4 miles
Micklefield 3.5 miles
Lumby 3.6 miles
Old Micklefield 3.6 miles
Aberford 3.7 miles
Bolton Percy 4.1 miles

Days out near Barkston Ash

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

Sandwath Field Wildlife HabitatNature reserve, 1.3 miles
Eversley ParkPark, 1.6 miles
Pasture ParkPark, 1.7 miles
YWT Sherburn WillowsNature reserve, 2.3 miles
Lotherton Hall OrchardGarden, 2.4 miles
Bird GardenGarden, 2.6 miles
The MotoristLocal landmark, 2.7 miles

Local help and support

North Yorkshire 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.
North Yorkshire Council website
Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
Age UK 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.

Is it free for families?

Yes, completely. We never take a cut of what you pay a carer or cleaner.

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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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