Shopping and errands in Farthingstone

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Farthingstone, Litchborough and Maidford 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 Farthingstone

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

Litchborough 1.3 miles
Maidford 1.6 miles
Everdon 2 miles
Upper Stowe 2.2 miles
Preston Capes 2.4 miles
Church Stowe 2.4 miles
Adstone 2.4 miles
Grimscote 2.5 miles
Upper Weedon 2.5 miles
Lower Weedon 2.7 miles
Weedon Bec 2.9 miles
Blakesley 3 miles
Cold Higham 3.2 miles
Dodford 3.4 miles
Nether Heyford 3.6 miles

Days out near Farthingstone

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

Ramsden CornerNature reserve, 1.1 miles
High Wood and Meadow Nature ReserveNature reserve, 1.4 miles
Ruined Engine ShedHistoric ruins, 2.7 miles
Visitors Centre Weedon DepotMuseum, 3 miles
Pocket ParkPark, 3 miles
Green CourtLocal landmark, 3.5 miles
Greens Norton PostMonument, 4.7 miles

Local help and support

West Northamptonshire Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Care needs assessment
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

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.

Do we pay for travel time?

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

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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