Shopping and errands in Darrington

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Darrington, Carleton and Eastbourne 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 Darrington

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

Carleton 1 mile
Eastbourne 1.2 miles
Willow Park 1.4 miles
Chequerfield 1.4 miles
Harewood Park 1.7 miles
Wentbridge 1.7 miles
East Hardwick 1.8 miles
Pontefract 2.1 miles
England Lane 2.2 miles
Monkhill 2.2 miles
Broomhill 2.3 miles
Cridling Stubbs 2.3 miles
Ferrybridge Hill 2.4 miles
Marl Pits 2.5 miles
Lady Balk 2.5 miles

Days out near Darrington

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

Wentbridge Ings SSSINature reserve, 1.3 miles
Pease ParkPark, 1.7 miles
Kirkebi Anglo Saxton ChuchHistoric ruins, 2 miles
Pontefract CastleCastle, 2.1 miles
Pontefract MuseumMuseum, free entry, 2.2 miles
The Pomfret GardenGarden, 2.6 miles
Little Smeaton Art GalleryGallery, 3.1 miles

Local help and support

Wakefield Metropolitan District 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.
Wakefield Metropolitan District 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 carer collect prescriptions?

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

Do we pay for travel time?

Agree it up front. Some carers charge mileage or for time spent travelling.

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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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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