Appointments and outings in Cartland

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Cartland, Nemphlar and Kirkfieldbank 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 Cartland

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

Nemphlar 1 mile
Kirkfieldbank 1.4 miles
Braidwood 1.7 miles
Lanark 1.8 miles
Kilncadzow 1.8 miles
Hazelbank 2.1 miles
Kingson's Knowe 2.3 miles
New Lanark 2.3 miles
Roadmeetings 2.4 miles
Crawforddyke 2.5 miles
Crossford 2.5 miles
Cleghorn 2.7 miles
Nethanfoot 2.8 miles
Carluke 3.1 miles
Ravenstruther 3.4 miles

Days out near Cartland

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

Lee CastleCastle, 0.8 miles
Castle Qua (side of)Historic ruins, 0.8 miles
Cartland Crags - Clyde Valley Woodlands NNRNature reserve, 0.9 miles
Lanark MuseumMuseum, 1.7 miles
Kildare ParkPark, 1.7 miles
Roof GardenGarden, 2.4 miles
Dipper ViewpointViewpoint, 2.6 miles

Local help and support

South Lanarkshire 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.
South Lanarkshire 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

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.

What about hospital transport?

The NHS offers non-emergency patient transport to people with a medical need for it. Ask the GP or the hospital.

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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