Appointments and outings in Church Village

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Church Village, Dyffryn Dowlats and Ton-Teg 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 Church Village

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

Dyffryn Dowlats 0.1 miles
Ton-Teg 0.2 miles
Efail Isaf 0.9 miles
Llantwit Fardre 1.1 miles
Hawthorn 1.4 miles
Tynant 1.5 miles
Treforest 1.6 miles
Rhydyfelin 1.6 miles
Beddau 1.6 miles
Upper Boat 1.6 miles
Pen-y-coedcae 2 miles
Gwaelod-y-garth 2.1 miles
Nantgarw 2.1 miles
Glyntaff 2.2 miles
Brynteg 2.2 miles

Days out near Church Village

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

Meadow Street Woodland and GardenGarden, 1.5 miles
University of South Wales Art Collection MuseumMuseum, 1.7 miles
Memorial ParkPark, 2.5 miles
Llantrisant CastleCastle, 2.8 miles
Llantrisant Gallery, Model HouseGallery, 2.8 miles
Caerphilly CommonNature reserve, 4.1 miles
Views of the Several Valleys From SenghenyddViewpoint, 4.6 miles

Local help and support

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Care needs assessment
Age Cymru Advice
Information and advice for older people and their families, in Welsh or English. Call 0300 303 44 98.
Age Cymru website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

Who pays for parking and mileage?

Agree it beforehand so there are no awkward moments later.

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.

Is it free for families?

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

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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.

Martin

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