Shopping and errands in Gillingham, Dorset

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Gillingham, Dorset, Lodbourne and Cold Harbour 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 Gillingham

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

Lodbourne 0.2 miles
Cold Harbour 0.4 miles
Peacemarsh 0.7 miles
Wyke 1 mile
Ham 1 mile
Milton on Stour 1.3 miles
East Stour 2 miles
Motcombe 2.6 miles
West Stour 2.8 miles
The Causeway 3.2 miles
Stour Provost 3.2 miles
Cucklington 3.3 miles
Bourton 3.3 miles
Buckhorn Weston 3.4 miles
Long Cross 3.4 miles

Days out near Gillingham

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

Gillingham MuseumMuseum, 0.1 miles
Garden of RemembranceGarden, 0.2 miles
Frog HollowNature reserve, 0.8 miles
Castle HillViewpoint, 3.7 miles
Mere CastleCastle, 3.8 miles
The CygnetGallery, 4.1 miles
Rolt (Millennium Green)Park, 4.1 miles

Local help and support

Dorset 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

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Questions families ask

Do we pay for travel time?

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

Can a carer collect prescriptions?

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

Is it free for families?

Yes, completely. We never take a cut of what you pay a carer or cleaner.

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Why I started Carers & Cleaners

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Martin

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