Appointments and outings in Shevington

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Shevington, Shevington Vale and Crooke 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 Shevington

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

Shevington Vale 0.9 miles
Crooke 1 mile
Shevington Moor 1.2 miles
Standish Lower Ground 1.3 miles
Appley Bridge 1.4 miles
Standish 1.5 miles
Martland Mill 1.6 miles
Roby Mill 1.8 miles
Beech Hill 1.9 miles
Marsh Green 1.9 miles
Hunger Hill 1.9 miles
Kitt Green 2 miles
The Bell 2 miles
Norley 2.2 miles
Orrell Post 2.3 miles

Days out near Shevington

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

Woodnook ParkPark, 0.9 miles
Rectory FarmGarden, 2.2 miles
Ashurst's BeaconViewpoint, 2.6 miles
Hic BibiNature reserve, 2.9 miles
Drumcroon GalleryGallery, 2.9 miles
Desmond Family Trail PontoonPier, 3.1 miles
Museum of Wigan LifeMuseum, free entry, 3.3 miles

Local help and support

Wigan Metropolitan Borough 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.

Is it free for families?

Yes, completely. We never take a cut of what you pay a carer or cleaner.

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