Shopping and errands in Sutton Montis

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Sutton Montis, South Cadbury and North Town 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 Sutton Montis

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

South Cadbury 0.8 miles
North Town 1.1 miles
Sparkford 1.4 miles
Corton Denham 1.4 miles
Compton Pauncefoot 1.6 miles
North Cadbury 1.8 miles
Queen Camel 1.8 miles
Rimpton 2.2 miles
Marston Magna 2.3 miles
Blackford 2.3 miles
Sandford Orcas 2.4 miles
South Barrow 2.4 miles
Charlton Horethorne 2.6 miles
North Barrow 3.1 miles
West Camel 3.1 miles

Days out near Sutton Montis

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

Charlton Horethorne (Millennium Green)Park, 2.7 miles
Roman Villa MuseumMuseum, 4.2 miles
The QuarrNature reserve, 4.5 miles
Lodge Hill ViewpointViewpoint, 4.6 miles
Holbrook ManorHistoric house, 4.8 miles
The Moat GardenGarden, 4.9 miles
Georgia StonemanGallery, 4.9 miles

Local help and support

Somerset 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.
Somerset Council website
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.

Can a carer collect prescriptions?

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

Is it free for families?

Yes, completely. We never take a cut of what you pay a carer or cleaner.

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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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