Appointments and outings in Rudgeway

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Rudgeway, Old Down and Alveston 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 Rudgeway

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

Old Down 0.8 miles
Alveston 0.9 miles
Alveston Down 0.9 miles
Tockington 1.1 miles
Woodhouse Down 1.2 miles
Olveston 1.6 miles
Kington 2.1 miles
Thornbury 2.2 miles
Gillingstool 2.2 miles
Elberton 2.2 miles
Almondsbury 2.2 miles
Sibland 2.4 miles
Littleton-upon-Severn 2.8 miles
Tytherington 2.8 miles
Morton 2.9 miles

Days out near Rudgeway

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

The PaddockPark, 0.9 miles
The Bee GardenGarden, 1.8 miles
Thornbury and District MuseumMuseum, free entry, 2 miles
Thornbury Castle HotelCastle, 2.5 miles
Three Brooks Nature ReserveNature reserve, 3.1 miles
Old Aust Ferry TerminalPier, 4.3 miles
Hollywood TowerHistoric house, 4.7 miles

Local help and support

South Gloucestershire 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.

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.

Why are some listings marked Sponsored?

Providers can pay to appear first in their area. They're always labelled, and only shown first if they offer what you asked for.

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