Light housework in Farr

Find a self-employed carer for help with light housework in Farr, Moy and Dores and the places around. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.

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About light housework

What it usually involves

Tidying, washing up, hoovering, a load of washing, changing the bed and emptying the bins: the jobs that keep a home comfortable alongside care.

How a self-employed carer can help

It fits naturally around a care visit. For a thorough or regular clean, a cleaner may be the better choice.

Questions worth asking

Which jobs are included in a visit?
Do you bring products, or use ours?
Are you happy to change the bed?
Are you happy to be around pets?

Around Farr

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 10 miles of Farr:

Moy 5 miles
Dores 5.5 miles
Lochardil 5.6 miles
Upper Drummond 6.1 miles
Hilton 6.2 miles
Lower Drummond 6.2 miles
Easter Muckovie 6.6 miles
Inshes 6.6 miles
Westhill 6.7 miles
Ballifeary 6.7 miles
Raigmore 6.8 miles
Culcabock 6.8 miles
Haugh 6.9 miles
Resaurie 7.1 miles
Woodside of Culloden 7.1 miles

Days out near Farr

With the house in order, there's more time for getting out. A few ideas within 10 miles:

Tordarroch Ring CairnHistoric ruins, 0.4 miles
Oldtown of Leys gardensPark, 4.8 miles
Aldourie CastleCastle, 5.7 miles
Dores BeachBeach, 5.7 miles
Inverness Botanic GardensGarden, 6.3 miles
Inverness Museum & Art GalleryMuseum, free entry, 7.2 miles
Merkinch Local Nature ReserveNature reserve, 8.4 miles

Local help and support

The Highland 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.
The Highland Council website
Age Scotland helpline
A free, confidential helpline for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. Call 0800 12 44 222.
Age Scotland website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

Can the carer do housework while Mum rests?

Yes, that's often a good use of the time.

Do we provide the cleaning products?

Usually, for housework during care visits. Agree it at the start.

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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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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