Appointments and outings in Goadby

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Goadby, Tugby and Glooston 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 Goadby

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

Tugby 1.5 miles
Glooston 1.8 miles
Skeffington 2.4 miles
Illston on the Hill 2.6 miles
Hallaton 2.8 miles
Billesdon 3.1 miles
Slawston 3.2 miles
Tur Langton 3.4 miles
Gaulby 3.7 miles
Church Langton 3.7 miles
Thorpe Langton 3.9 miles
East Langton 4.1 miles
Tilton on the Hill 4.3 miles
Belton-in-Rutland 4.4 miles
Burton Overy 4.5 miles

Days out near Goadby

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

Hallaton Village GreenPark, 2.8 miles
Seldom Seen FarmLocal landmark, 3.6 miles
Launde Big WoodNature reserve, 3.8 miles
Tilton Railway CuttingNature reserve, 4.1 miles
Launde ParkPark, 4.4 miles
Old HallHistoric house, 4.8 miles
Dale FarmhouseHistoric house, 4.8 miles

Local help and support

Leicestershire 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

Will the carer come into the appointment?

If your loved one is happy for them to, yes. The doctor will only share details with the carer if your loved one agrees.

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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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.

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