Shopping and errands in Sherburn, County Durham

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Sherburn, County Durham, Sherburn Hill and Sherburn House 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 Sherburn

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

Sherburn Hill 0.8 miles
Sherburn House 0.9 miles
Belmont 1.2 miles
High Pittington 1.4 miles
Littletown 1.4 miles
Carrville 1.4 miles
Shadforth 1.4 miles
Low Pittington 1.6 miles
Gilesgate Moor 1.7 miles
High Shincliffe 2 miles
Gilesgate 2 miles
Shincliffe 2.1 miles
Rainton Gate 2.4 miles
High Moorsley 2.5 miles
Ludworth 2.6 miles

Days out near Sherburn

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

Sherburn Village ParkPark, 0.2 miles
Sherburn Road nature areaNature reserve, 1.9 miles
Old Durham GardensGarden, 2 miles
Tithe BarnMuseum, 2.6 miles
Viewing galleryViewpoint, 2.8 miles
Durham CastleCastle, 2.9 miles
Finchale PrioryAbbey, 3.3 miles

Local help and support

Durham 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

Do we pay for travel time?

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

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 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.

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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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