Shopping and errands in Forest Row

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Forest Row, Highgate and Tompset's Bank 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 Forest Row

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

Highgate 0.5 miles
Tompset's Bank 0.7 miles
Ashurst Wood 1 mile
Coleman's Hatch 1.7 miles
Sunnyside 2.4 miles
Upper Hartfield 2.5 miles
East Grinstead 2.7 miles
Hammerwood 3 miles
Chelwood Gate 3.2 miles
Stonequarry 3.2 miles
Hartfield 3.3 miles
Blackwell 3.3 miles
Holtye 3.3 miles
Sharpthorne 3.7 miles
Chelwood Common 3.9 miles

Days out near Forest Row

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

Millenium Picnic SitePicnic spot, 1.7 miles
Rhododendron DellGarden, 2.2 miles
National Trust Standen House and GardenLocal landmark, 2.3 miles
East CourtPark, 2.6 miles
East Grinstead MuseumMuseum, free entry, 2.6 miles
Weir Wood Reservoir Nature ReserveNature reserve, 2.7 miles
Saint Hill ManorHistoric house, 2.8 miles

Local help and support

East Sussex County 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

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.

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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