Appointments and outings in Houghton-le-Spring

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Houghton-le-Spring, New Town and Sunniside 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 Houghton-le-Spring

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Houghton-le-Spring:

New Town 0.5 miles
Sunniside 0.6 miles
Grasswell 0.6 miles
Burnside 0.7 miles
High Dubmire 0.8 miles
Rainton Bridge 0.8 miles
Newbottle 0.9 miles
Chilton Moor 1 mile
Fence Houses 1.1 miles
Broom Hill 1.1 miles
East Rainton 1.4 miles
Philadelphia 1.5 miles
Hetton Downs 1.5 miles
New Herrington 1.7 miles
Hetton-le-Hole 1.8 miles

Days out near Houghton-le-Spring

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

Rectory ParkPark, 0.1 miles
Rainton MeadowsNature reserve, 1.3 miles
Lambton CastleCastle, 3 miles
Ganderland 2Viewpoint, 3.8 miles
Riverside GardensGarden, 3.8 miles
Ryhope Engines MuseumMuseum, free entry, 4.2 miles
Falcon TrailPier, 4.6 miles

Local help and support

Sunderland City 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.

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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