Shopping and errands in Thornton-le-Street

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Thornton-le-Street, Knayton and Miry Hole 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 Thornton-le-Street

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

Knayton 1.6 miles
Miry Hole 1.7 miles
South Kilvington 1.7 miles
Thornton-le-Moor 1.8 miles
Borrowby 2 miles
Newsham 2.3 miles
Norby 2.5 miles
Kirby Wiske 2.5 miles
South Otterington 2.7 miles
New Thirsk 2.7 miles
Thirsk 2.8 miles
Thornton-le-Beans 2.8 miles
Newby Wiske 3 miles
Carlton Miniott 3.1 miles
Sowerby 3.1 miles

Days out near Thornton-le-Street

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

Upsall CastleCastle, 2.5 miles
Thirsk Millennium GreenPark, 2.6 miles
Thirsk MuseumMuseum, 2.7 miles
Market ClockMonument, 2.8 miles
Rural ArtsGallery, 2.9 miles
Highwood HouseHistoric house, 2.9 miles
Yorkshire OutdoorsLocal landmark, 3.3 miles

Local help and support

North Yorkshire 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.
North Yorkshire 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

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 a carer collect prescriptions?

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

What does self-declared mean?

The provider has told us, but we haven't seen any documents. It's fine to ask to see certificates or proof of insurance.

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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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