Shopping and errands in Irby in the Marsh

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Irby in the Marsh, Firsby and Bratoft 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 Irby in the Marsh

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Irby in the Marsh:

Firsby 1.1 miles
Bratoft 1.1 miles
Thorpe St Peter 1.7 miles
West End 1.9 miles
Burgh le Marsh 2.1 miles
Croft 2.3 miles
Little Steeping 2.4 miles
Great Steeping 2.4 miles
Wainfleet Bank 2.5 miles
Orby 2.8 miles
Candlesby 2.8 miles
Wainfleet All Saints 3 miles
Wainfleet St Mary 3.2 miles
Halton Fenside 3.3 miles
Ashby by Partney 3.5 miles

Days out near Irby in the Marsh

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

Former RAF Spilsby operations blockHistoric ruins, 2.2 miles
Formal GardensGarden, 2.3 miles
Kitchen GardensGarden, 2.3 miles
Candlesby Hill Quarry Nature ReserveNature reserve, 3.2 miles
Batemans BreweryLocal landmark, 3.2 miles
Friskney Decoy WoodNature reserve, 3.8 miles
ButtercrossMonument, 4.7 miles

Local help and support

Lincolnshire 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.

Can a carer collect prescriptions?

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

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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