Shopping and errands in Rhigos
Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Rhigos, Twyn Bryn-hîr and Cefn Rhigos 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 Rhigos
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Rhigos:
- Twyn Bryn-hîr 0.6 miles
- Cefn Rhigos 0.8 miles
- Pontneddfechan 1.6 miles
- Pontwalby 2 miles
- Pontbren Llwyd 2.3 miles
- Penderyn 2.4 miles
- Glyn-neath 2.6 miles
- Hirwaun 2.8 miles
- Morfa Glas 3.1 miles
- Blaengwrach 3.3 miles
- Cwmgwrach 3.5 miles
- Blaenrhondda 3.7 miles
- Penywaun 3.9 miles
- Cwmdare 4 miles
- Tynewydd 4.4 miles
Days out near Rhigos
With the errands done, there may be time for a detour. A few ideas within 5 miles:
- Zip World Tower CollieryLocal landmark, 1 mile
- Crawshay's TowerHistoric ruins, 1.5 miles
- Craig y LlynViewpoint, 1.8 miles
- Glynneath Welfare ParkPark, 2.8 miles
- Cwm Cadlan National Nature ReserveNature reserve, 3.2 miles
- Dare Valley Country ParkPark, 4 miles
- Spirit of IndustryMonument, 4.9 miles
Local help and support
- Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
- Age Cymru Advice
Information and advice for older people and their families, in Welsh or English. Call 0300 303 44 98.
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.
Can a carer collect prescriptions?
Usually, yes. Let the pharmacy know who will be collecting.
Do you check the carers?
No. We're an introduction service: carers tell us about their experience and checks themselves, and these are shown as self-declared. After an introduction we send short guides on what to check and how.
Also in Rhigos
Care
- Companionship
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Help after a hospital stay
- Overnight care
- Live-in care
- End of life support
- Meal preparation
- Appointments and outings
- Medication reminders
- Light housework
Cleaning
Shopping and errands nearby
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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