Appointments and outings in Swaffham

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Swaffham, Tumbler Hill and Sporle 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 Swaffham

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

Tumbler Hill 0.4 miles
Sporle 2.2 miles
North Pickenham 3 miles
Cockley Cley 3.4 miles
Necton 3.6 miles
Little Dunham 3.7 miles
South Pickenham 3.8 miles
Castle Acre 3.9 miles
Holme Hale 4.4 miles
West Acre 4.6 miles
Beachamwell 4.8 miles
Great Dunham 4.8 miles
Narborough 4.9 miles
Great Cressingham 5 miles

Days out near Swaffham

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

Swaffham Community GardenGarden, 0.1 miles
Swaffham HeritageMuseum, 0.1 miles
Butter CrossMonument, 0.1 miles
Geallery IceniGallery, 0.2 miles
Saint Mary's ChapelHistoric ruins, 3.4 miles
Castle Acre CastleLocal landmark, 3.8 miles
Newton Heath and Whinhill CommonPark, 4.6 miles

Local help and support

Norfolk County 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

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.

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 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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