Appointments and outings in Chippenham, Cambridgeshire

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, Freckenham and Snailwell 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 Chippenham

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

Freckenham 1.4 miles
Snailwell 1.9 miles
Fordham 2.1 miles
Red Lodge 2.4 miles
Kennett 2.5 miles
Worlington 3 miles
Isleham 3 miles
Little London 3 miles
East End 3.1 miles
Studlands Park 3.2 miles
Waterside 3.4 miles
Down Field 3.5 miles
Kentford 3.5 miles
Herringswell 3.6 miles
West Row 3.6 miles

Days out near Chippenham

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

Chippenham Village Recreation GroundPark, 0.2 miles
Chippenham HallHistoric house, 0.3 miles
Chippenham FenNature reserve, 1.1 miles
Fordham 2000 Memorial GardenGarden, 2.1 miles
Isleham Lime KilnsHistoric ruins, 2.9 miles
Palace House: National Horseracing MuseumMuseum, 4.2 miles
TrailerViewpoint, 4.5 miles

Local help and support

Cambridgeshire County Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Care needs assessment
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

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.

Who pays for parking and mileage?

Agree it beforehand so there are no awkward moments later.

Is it free for families?

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

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