Appointments and outings in Shipton, North Yorkshire

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Shipton, North Yorkshire, Skelton and Nether Poppleton 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 Shipton

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

Skelton 1.8 miles
Nether Poppleton 2.4 miles
Newton-on-Ouse 2.5 miles
Nun Monkton 2.7 miles
Upper Poppleton 2.8 miles
Moor Monkton 2.9 miles
Wigginton 3 miles
Rawcliffe 3.1 miles
Clifton 3.6 miles
Linton-on-Ouse 3.6 miles
Hessay 3.6 miles
Haxby 3.7 miles
Ouse Acres 4.1 miles
New Earswick 4.2 miles
Knapton 4.2 miles

Days out near Shipton

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

Edinburgh 200 Miles signLocal landmark, 0.7 miles
Moorlands Nature ReserveNature reserve, 1.7 miles
Dipping platformPier, 1.7 miles
Beningbrough Hall GroundsPark, 2 miles
Clifton Backies Local Nature ReserveNature reserve, 4 miles
Smoki GalleryGallery, 4.1 miles
Formal GardensGarden, 4.2 miles

Local help and support

North Yorkshire 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.
North Yorkshire Council website
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.

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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