Appointments and outings in Tallentire
Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Tallentire, Dovenby and Bridekirk 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 Tallentire
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Tallentire:
- Dovenby 1.4 miles
- Bridekirk 1.4 miles
- Gilcrux 1.7 miles
- Row Brow 1.8 miles
- Townhead 2.1 miles
- Dearham 2.2 miles
- Papcastle 2.2 miles
- Crosby Villa 2.5 miles
- Blindcrake 2.6 miles
- Goat 2.8 miles
- Little Broughton 2.8 miles
- Crosby 2.9 miles
- Allerby 2.9 miles
- Cockermouth 3 miles
- Parsonby 3.1 miles
Days out near Tallentire
Outings a carer could help with, all within 5 miles:
- Memorial ParkPark, 2.8 miles
- Lakeland Shepherd MonumentMonument, 2.8 miles
- Cockermouth CastleCastle, 2.9 miles
- Wordworth HouseLocal landmark, 2.9 miles
- JB Banks IronmongersMuseum, 3 miles
- Double Mills BeachBeach, 3.5 miles
- Crosscannonby Nature ReserveNature reserve, 3.7 miles
Local help and support
- Cumberland 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.
- Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
Helpful guides
Questions families ask
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.
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.
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.
Also in Tallentire
Care
- Companionship
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Help after a hospital stay
- Overnight care
- Live-in care
- End of life support
- Meal preparation
- Shopping and errands
- Medication reminders
- Light housework
Cleaning
Appointments and outings nearby
Why I started Carers & Cleaners
When my mum, Jean, was diagnosed with dementia, I found it surprisingly hard to find good local help. In the end we found a wonderful independent carer, and later a cleaner, by word of mouth. I built Carers & Cleaners so other families don't have to rely on luck.
Martin
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