Keeping In Touch
Keeping in touch with family and friends virtually can be tricky. We can provide support in setting up a phone or tablet and spending time showing you how these can be used to your advantage. We can also help you with learning to use technology and even get you online shopping.
Cooking
If you enjoy cooking but this has become difficult, we can assist you to meal plan, shop and help in the kitchen. Perhaps batch cooking for the weeks meals would be useful. Home cooked food and the convenience of this in your own home.
Getting Involved
There’s lots going on in any community you just have to find it and this can be tricky. We have local knowledge of ‘what’s on’ and where to access specific support. We can assist you to find groups of interest, offer transport to get there and if required additional support to boost your confidence when trying something new. This can be the start of something exciting!
Returning Home
Following a period of time away from home a return can be daunting. Some support to help get back into the swing of things can be useful. We can be there for you – short or long periods of time to ensure you feel confident.
Our service can provide practical support such as assisting in the kitchen, gaining confidence with walking and leaving the house, using appliances around your home. Whatever is important to you we can make sure you are able to get back on track.
Getting back into a routine and feeling yourself again is key to being happy and living your life. We can prepare your home for your return or meet you there as you arrive to ensure the heating is on, food is in the fridge, your bed has been made. Or to just make you a drink and help you get settled in.
Flexibility
Our service is flexible to meet anyone’s needs regardless of your age or health conditions. You only pay for the time we are with you, we don’t charge for the time taken to travel to and from your home. Whether you fund the support privately or use a direct payment from the local authority you get the same service tailored to your needs.
Household
Keeping on top of correspondence can be a lengthy task. We can support you to collect and open mail, make phone calls, run errands and make appointments. Helping to make sure you are up to date with bills and responding to letters.