Companionship and sitting in Garvald
Find a self-employed carer for companionship in Garvald, Morham and Stenton and the places around. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.
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About companionship and sitting
What it usually involves
Regular visits for company: a chat over a cuppa, a game of cards, a walk, reading the paper together, or simply being there so someone isn't on their own all day. Sitting can also mean staying with someone while a family carer goes out.
How a self-employed carer can help
The same person each visit, so a real friendship can grow. Many will happily make a drink or a sandwich while they're there. If they notice something worrying, they'll let you know.
Questions worth asking
- What do you enjoy doing with the people you visit?
- Are you happy to go out, for example to a café or a club?
- What's the shortest visit you'll do?
- Are you happy to be around pets?
Around Garvald
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Garvald:
- Morham 2.3 miles
- Stenton 2.9 miles
- Gifford 3.7 miles
- East Linton 4.1 miles
- Nungate 4.4 miles
- Preston 4.4 miles
Days out near Garvald
Getting out together is often the best part of a visit. A few ideas within 5 miles:
- Stoneypath TowerCastle, 0.6 miles
- Castle MoffatHistoric ruins, 1.2 miles
- Mercat CrossMonument, 3.8 miles
- East Linton ParkPark, 4 miles
- Amisfield Walled GardenGarden, 4 miles
- Preston MillMuseum, 4.4 miles
- The ChesterHistoric fort, 4.9 miles
Local help and support
- East Lothian 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 Scotland helpline
A free, confidential helpline for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. Call 0800 12 44 222.
Helpful guides
Questions families ask
Can a companion take Dad out?
Many will, on foot, by bus or in their own car. If they drive, ask whether their car insurance covers business use.
Is companionship really worth paying for?
Loneliness can wear people down as much as any physical problem. Many families find a regular visitor lifts their loved one's mood, gives the day a shape, and gives everyone peace of mind.
Do you check the carers?
No. We're an introduction service: carers tell us about their experience and checks themselves, and these are shown as self-declared. After an introduction we send short guides on what to check and how.
Also in Garvald
Care
- 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
- Appointments and outings
- Medication reminders
- Light housework
Cleaning
Companionship and sitting 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
Are you a carer in Garvald?
Join Carers & Cleaners for £1 a year and be found by families looking for companionship near you. There's no commission: you set your own rates and families pay you directly.
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