Shopping and errands in Streatley, West Berkshire

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Streatley, West Berkshire, Goring and Cleeve 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 Streatley

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

Goring 0.4 miles
Cleeve 0.8 miles
Lower Basildon 1.7 miles
South Stoke 1.7 miles
Moulsford 1.8 miles
Hungerford Green 2.3 miles
Cray's Pond 2.7 miles
Ashampstead 2.9 miles
Upper Basildon 2.9 miles
New Town 3.1 miles
Whitchurch Hill 3.2 miles
Woodcote 3.3 miles
Whitchurch-on-Thames 3.4 miles
North Stoke 3.5 miles
Cholsey 3.6 miles

Days out near Streatley

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

Streatley Recreation GroundPark, 0.2 miles
Rectory GardensPark, 0.3 miles
Tara's PieceNature reserve, 1.2 miles
WithymeadNature reserve, 1.3 miles
Jethro TullMonument, 1.5 miles
Braziers ParkHistoric house, 3.4 miles
Crashed Bomber MonumemtMonument, 4.9 miles

Local help and support

West Berkshire 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

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.

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 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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