Shopping and errands in Monmouth

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Monmouth, Chippenham and May Hill 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 Monmouth

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

Chippenham 0.4 miles
May Hill 0.4 miles
Wyesham 0.5 miles
Over Monnow 0.7 miles
Dixton 0.7 miles
Osbaston 0.9 miles
Kymin 1 mile
Manson 1.3 miles
Rockfield 2 miles
Mitchel Troy 2 miles
Upper Redbrook 2.3 miles
Staunton 2.4 miles
Mitcheltroy Common 2.5 miles
Pen-twyn 2.5 miles
Lower Redbrook 2.7 miles

Days out near Monmouth

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

Creates GalleryGallery, 0.1 miles
Monmouth CastleCastle, 0.2 miles
Castle HouseMuseum, 0.2 miles
Chippenham ParkPark, 0.3 miles
Fiddler's Elbow National Nature ReserveNature reserve, 1.1 miles
Kymin TowerViewpoint, 1.1 miles
WW1 memorial gardenGarden, 4.6 miles

Local help and support

Monmouthshire County 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.
Monmouthshire County Council website
Age Cymru Advice
Information and advice for older people and their families, in Welsh or English. Call 0300 303 44 98.
Age Cymru website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

Can a carer collect prescriptions?

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

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.

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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