Shopping and errands in Yaxley, Cambridgeshire

Find a self-employed carer for help with shopping and errands in Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, Hampton Vale and Farcet 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 Yaxley

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

Hampton Vale 1.3 miles
Farcet 1.7 miles
Hampton Hargate 1.7 miles
Norman Cross 2.1 miles
Orton Malborne 2.2 miles
North End 2.4 miles
Orton Goldhay 2.4 miles
Stanground South 2.4 miles
Stilton 2.6 miles
Orton Longueville 2.7 miles
Orton Southgate 2.8 miles
Old Fletton 2.9 miles
Folksworth 2.9 miles
Orton Waterville 2.9 miles
Woodston 2.9 miles

Days out near Yaxley

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

Crown LakesPark, 1.2 miles
Norman CrossMonument, 1.9 miles
Holme Fen National Nature ReserveNature reserve, 2.6 miles
Private GardenGarden, 3.4 miles
Peterborough Museum and Art GalleryMuseum, 3.7 miles
Longthorpe ManorHistoric house, 3.7 miles
Roman BarnHistoric ruins, 3.9 miles

Local help and support

Cambridgeshire 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

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.

Do we pay for travel time?

Agree it up front. Some carers charge mileage or for time spent travelling.

What do you do with my details?

We use them only to make your introductions and send any guides you've agreed to. They're deleted after 12 months without activity, or sooner if you ask.

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