Appointments and outings in Gawcott

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Gawcott, Mount Pleasant and Hillesden 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 Gawcott

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

Mount Pleasant 1.1 miles
Hillesden 1.6 miles
Radclive 1.6 miles
The Badgers 1.8 miles
Stratford Fields 1.8 miles
Buckingham 1.8 miles
Tingewick 1.9 miles
Preston Bissett 1.9 miles
Linden Village 2 miles
Padbury 2.3 miles
Page Hill 2.3 miles
Chackmore 2.6 miles
Water Stratford 2.7 miles
Maids Moreton 2.8 miles
Steeple Claydon 2.9 miles

Days out near Gawcott

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

St Rumbolds ParkPark, 1.2 miles
The Manor HouseHistoric house, 1.4 miles
Buckinghamshire Military Museum TrustMuseum, 1.8 miles
Stowe Landscape GardensGarden, 3.7 miles
Pilch FieldNature reserve, 4 miles
Fulwell FarmHistoric ruins, 4.2 miles
Wolfe ObeliskMonument, 4.4 miles

Local help and support

Buckinghamshire 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

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.

How does an introduction work?

Choose up to five people from your shortlist and confirm your email. We send each of them your enquiry, and send you their email and phone number, so you can talk directly.

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