Shopping and errands in Stanton Street

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Stanton Street, Norton and Stowlangtoft 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 Stanton Street

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

Norton 0.6 miles
Stowlangtoft 1 mile
Norton Little Green 1.3 miles
Pakenham 1.6 miles
Hunston 1.7 miles
Tostock 1.8 miles
Grimstone End 1.9 miles
Badwell Ash 2.4 miles
Beyton 2.5 miles
Great Ashfield 2.5 miles
Thurston 2.6 miles
Elmswell 2.7 miles
Woolpit 2.8 miles
Ixworth 2.9 miles
Drinkstone 2.9 miles

Days out near Stanton Street

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

Nether HallHistoric house, 1.9 miles
Pakenham Water MillLocal landmark, 2.1 miles
Beyton GreenPark, 2.4 miles
Elizabeth II Diamond JubileeMonument, 2.8 miles
Woolpit & District MuseumMuseum, 2.8 miles
Rougham HallHistoric ruins, 3.3 miles
Sid's PieceNature reserve, 4.1 miles

Local help and support

Suffolk 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

Can a carer collect prescriptions?

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

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.

Why are some listings marked Sponsored?

Providers can pay to appear first in their area. They're always labelled, and only shown first if they offer what you asked for.

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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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