Companionship and sitting in Millhouse Green

Find a self-employed carer for companionship in Millhouse Green, Thurlstone and Bridge End 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 Millhouse Green

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

Thurlstone 0.9 miles
Bridge End 1.6 miles
Ingbirchworth 1.7 miles
The Green 1.7 miles
Penistone 1.7 miles
Langsett 1.7 miles
Cubley 1.8 miles
Crow Edge 1.9 miles
Castle Green 2.2 miles
Spring Vale 2.3 miles
Midhopestones 2.5 miles
Upper Denby 2.6 miles
Longley Ings 2.6 miles
Carlecotes 2.7 miles
Hoylandswaine 2.9 miles

Days out near Millhouse Green

Getting out together is often the best part of a visit. A few ideas within 5 miles:

Royd Community GardenGarden, 0.1 miles
Thurlstone Woods ParkPark, 0.5 miles
Royd Moor Viewing PointViewpoint, 0.6 miles
Annat Royd QuarryNature reserve, 1.3 miles
Far SwindenHistoric ruins, 2.1 miles
Susan Brown StudioGallery, 3.3 miles
De Morgan MuseumMuseum, 4.6 miles

Local help and support

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough 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.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough 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

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.

What does self-declared mean?

The provider has told us, but we haven't seen any documents. It's fine to ask to see certificates or proof of insurance.

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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.

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