Appointments and outings in Little Bookham
Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Little Bookham, Effingham Common and Effingham 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 Little Bookham
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Little Bookham:
- Effingham Common 0.9 miles
- Effingham 1.1 miles
- Effingham Junction 1.6 miles
- Downside 2.1 miles
- Fetcham Grove 2.3 miles
- East Horsley 2.4 miles
- Stoke D'Abernon 2.4 miles
- Leatherhead 2.6 miles
- Hatchford 2.6 miles
- Givons Grove 2.8 miles
- Mickleham 2.9 miles
- Leatherhead Common 3 miles
- Pachesham Park 3.1 miles
- West Horsley 3.2 miles
- Westhumble 3.2 miles
Days out near Little Bookham
Outings a carer could help with, all within 5 miles:
- Great Bookham CommonNature reserve, 0.6 miles
- Silver Jubilee GardenGarden, 1.1 miles
- London viewpointViewpoint, 1.8 miles
- Chalk GrasslandPark, 1.9 miles
- Leatherhead Museum of Local HistoryMuseum, free entry, 2.6 miles
- Westhumble Chapel (remains of)Historic ruins, 2.9 miles
- John Arthur galleryGallery, 4.3 miles
Local help and support
- Surrey County Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
- Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
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.
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.
Also in Little Bookham
Care
- Companionship
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Help after a hospital stay
- Overnight care
- Live-in care
- End of life support
- Meal preparation
- Shopping and errands
- Medication reminders
- Light housework
Cleaning
Appointments and outings nearby
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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