Appointments and outings in Pontrhydyfen

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Pontrhydyfen, Efail Fach and Tonmawr 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 Pontrhydyfen

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

Efail Fach 0.7 miles
Tonmawr 1.4 miles
Cwmavon 1.6 miles
Bryn 1.8 miles
Cynonville 2.1 miles
Cimla 2.2 miles
Caerhendy 2.2 miles
Corlannau 2.6 miles
Lletyharri 2.6 miles
Duffryn 2.7 miles
Mount Pleasant 2.8 miles
Velindre 2.8 miles
Baglan 2.9 miles
Goytre 2.9 miles
Ynysmaerdy 2.9 miles

Days out near Pontrhydyfen

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

Afan Forest Mining museumMuseum, 1.7 miles
Gnoll Estate Country ParkPark, 2.6 miles
Ivy TowerCastle, 2.7 miles
The Studio Glass & StuffGallery, 3.4 miles
DolphinPier, 3.9 miles
Aberavon BeachBeach, 4.3 miles
Pant y Sais National Nature ReserveNature reserve, 4.8 miles

Local help and support

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Ask the council's adult social care team for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council website
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

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.

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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