Shopping and errands in Talbot Green

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Talbot Green, Llantrisant and Cross Inn 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 Talbot Green

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

Llantrisant 0.5 miles
Cross Inn 0.8 miles
Dan Caerlan 0.9 miles
Pontyclun 1 mile
Ynysmaerdy 1.1 miles
Brynteg 1.1 miles
Miskin 1.3 miles
Brynsadler 1.6 miles
Beddau 1.8 miles
Tynant 1.9 miles
Groes-faen 2.2 miles
Coedely 2.2 miles
Llantwit Fardre 2.3 miles
Llanharan 2.4 miles
Dolau 2.6 miles

Days out near Talbot Green

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

Billy WyntHistoric ruins, 0.3 miles
Llantrisant CastleCastle, 0.5 miles
Llantrisant Gallery, Model HouseGallery, 0.5 miles
Dr William PriceMonument, 0.5 miles
Beer GardenPark, 1 mile
University of South Wales Art Collection MuseumMuseum, 4.3 miles
Meadow Street Woodland and GardenGarden, 4.4 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.
Care needs assessment
Age Cymru Advice
Information and advice for older people and their families, in Welsh or English. Call 0300 303 44 98.
Age Cymru 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.

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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