Shopping and errands in Devonside

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Devonside, Coalsnaughton and Tillicoultry 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 Devonside

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

Coalsnaughton 0.4 miles
Tillicoultry 0.4 miles
Fishcross 1.3 miles
Sauchie 1.9 miles
Keilarsbrae 2.3 miles
Hallpark 2.4 miles
Fairfield 2.5 miles
Alva 2.5 miles
Dollar 2.8 miles
Clackmannan 2.8 miles
Alloa 3 miles
Glenochil Village 3 miles
Kennet 3.2 miles
Blairingone 3.9 miles
Tullibody 3.9 miles

Days out near Devonside

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

Tillicoultry Community GardenGarden, 0.3 miles
Druid stone circle (Ruins)Historic ruins, 0.5 miles
Tillicoultry Public ParkPark, 0.6 miles
Gartmorn Dam Local Nature ReserveNature reserve, 1.3 miles
Dollar MuseumMuseum, 2.9 miles
Alloa DockViewpoint, 3.5 miles
Old Tulliallan CastleCastle, 4.7 miles

Local help and support

Clackmannanshire 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.
Clackmannanshire 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

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.

How should we handle money for shopping?

Keep it simple: a set amount of cash, receipts kept, and a notebook to jot it down. Never share a PIN or bank card details.

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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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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