Companionship
- Relaxing over a cup of tea and having a good chat – boosting morale
- Sharing the enjoyment of a pastime whether a hobby or a playing a game
- Exercising the brain by reading a book or a newspaper and discussing the issues together
- Boosting physical health by going for a walk and appreciating the outdoor environment (depending on mobility*)
- Listening and appreciating music together
- Help and support for attending an appointment at your GP/Dentist or local hospital
- Organising a meal out somewhere to get a change of scenery
Home Help
- Going shopping for food or clothes together
- Assistance with house keeping (by mutual agreement)
- Assistance with pet care i.e. feeding/dog walking/going to the vets
- Taking items for dry cleaning and picking them up to save you a journey, or collecting a prescription on your behalf
- Assistance with meal preparation or doing some baking together
- Help with washing or ironing
- Emptying the bins
- Checking expiry dates on food items in fridge/rotation
Other
- Organising repairs or maintenance around the home
- Arranging appointments or being support and company to get to appointments at the GP/dentist/ or local hospital (depending on mobility*)
- Helping to surf the net and source information on services available locally to you
- Help to keep in touch with family and friends by setting up on Facebook, Skype/ or Face time
- Assistance with replying to correspondence or emails
*Please note I am not able to assist wheelchair users outside their home, unless they are using a mobility scooter or electric wheelchair.
Services can be booked on a short term or long term basis depending on individual needs and circumstances. If you want to discuss further please give me a call.
Main areas covered are:
Sheffield S6/S7/S8/S10/S11/S17/S35. Other areas may be considered on request. Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Costs:
The first half hour visit is free. During this time, we can talk about your individual needs, and decide if my services are suitable for you. I will provide an agreement that outlines what we have discussed.
Once an agreement has been reached, the following costs will apply:
- £16 per hour (inclusive of local outings under 2 miles)
- Following this an additional £0.45p per mile is chargeable for any outing
I would request that 48 hours’ notice is given to cancel a visit otherwise 50% will be payable at the next visit. The hourly fee will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Note: For new customers, if 4 sessions are booked and paid for in advance within a 6 week period, you will receive a 10% discount on the overall price during the first 3 months of our agreement commencing.
