Shopping and errands in Cwmifor

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Cwmifor, Manordeilo and Rhosmaen and the places around. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.

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About shopping and errands

What it usually involves

The weekly shop, collecting prescriptions, trips to the post office, returning library books, and the small jobs that pile up.

How a self-employed carer can help

They can shop for your loved one or, better still, with them, which keeps them involved and gets them out of the house.

Questions worth asking

Will you take Mum with you, or shop for her?
How do you handle money and receipts?
Do you drive?
Are you happy to be around pets?

Around Cwmifor

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

Manordeilo 1.2 miles
Rhosmaen 2.1 miles
Salem 2.3 miles
Ashfield 2.8 miles
Llandeilo 2.8 miles
Pen-y-banc 2.9 miles
Felindre 3 miles
Ffairfach 3.2 miles
Llangadog 3.5 miles
Llansadwrn 4.2 miles
Talley 4.3 miles
Llanwrda 4.9 miles

Days out near Cwmifor

With the errands done, there may be time for a detour. A few ideas within 5 miles:

Parc Le ConquetPark, 2.8 miles
Penlan ParkPark, 2.9 miles
Dinefwr Castle MuseumMuseum, 3.4 miles
Dinefwr Park National Nature ReserveNature reserve, 3.6 miles
Dinefwr ParkLocal landmark, 3.6 miles
Lime KilnHistoric ruins, 4.1 miles
Carreg Cennen Woodlands Local Nature ReserveNature reserve, 4.1 miles

Local help and support

Carmarthenshire County 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.
Carmarthenshire County Council website
Age Cymru Advice
Information and advice for older people and their families, in Welsh or English. Call 0300 303 44 98.
Age Cymru website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

Is it better to shop together?

If your loved one is up to it, yes: it's an outing and they get to choose. On harder days, a list works fine.

Can a carer collect prescriptions?

Usually, yes. Let the pharmacy know who will be collecting.

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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