Appointments and outings in Winfarthing

Find a self-employed carer for help getting to appointments and out and about in Winfarthing, Shelfanger and Gissing 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 Winfarthing

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

Shelfanger 1.1 miles
Gissing 2.1 miles
Burston 2.5 miles
Snow Street 2.9 miles
Banham 3.1 miles
Tibenham 3.1 miles
New Buckenham 3.2 miles
Bressingham 3.2 miles
Roydon 3.4 miles
Diss 3.6 miles
Ragmere 3.8 miles
Sneath Common 3.8 miles
Tivetshall St Margaret 3.8 miles
Tivetshall St Mary 3.9 miles
Cake Street 3.9 miles

Days out near Winfarthing

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

Quaker WoodPark, 3.2 miles
Market CrossLocal landmark, 3.2 miles
New Buckenham Common - Open Access LandNature reserve, 3.3 miles
Diss Mere Wildlife GardenGarden, 3.6 miles
Diss MuseumMuseum, 3.6 miles
Saint MaryHistoric ruins, 3.6 miles
Royden FenNature reserve, 3.7 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

Who pays for parking and mileage?

Agree it beforehand so there are no awkward moments later.

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.

How does an introduction work?

Choose up to five people from your shortlist and confirm your email. We send each of them your enquiry, and send you their email and phone number, so you can talk directly.

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