Age UK (North, South and West Dorset)

Age UK - Home Support

Our home support service is here to help older people to remain independent in their own home. They will carry out an initial assessment to ensure the service meets what you need. All of our team have undergone full reference and enhanced DBS checks, and are fully trained and insured.

The charge for this is a one-off fee of £20 to cover administration and mileage costs. Service Charges The charge for our services is £25 per hour. Our staff will not work beyond the agreed time without you agreeing to an extra charge. Minimum charge is 1 hour. Additional time per 30 minutes pro-rata. Mileage for running errands like shopping will be charged at 45p per mile for a round trip. Missed appointments are chargeable unless cancelled 24 hours in advance. If we have to cancel there will be no charge.

Shopping on the clients behalf, or collecting a 'click and collect' order.

- Light domestic cleaning

- Changing bed linen

- Using equipment in the home, we can help with laundry and ironing

- Odd jobs such as taking post to post box, dropping washing off to a launderette and other errands.

- We can help with making appointments or phone calls

- Basic IT support such as setting up a new tablet or computer, helping with email or navigating websites.

- Moderate gardening such as pruning and weeding.

- Social interaction- a friendly face, a cup of tea and a chat.

- Any other general support within the home

*We do not offer personal care

How to get help

For more information or a chat about what sort of support you would like please contact Sarah Frigot or Sarah Hopcraft on tel: 01305 269444 rnemail: [email protected]

Contact

Phone: 01305 269444
Email: [email protected]
Website: ageuk.org.uk/northsouthwestdorset/services/home-support-2f3e6c16-9817-eb11-8441-0003ff699927

Where

Helps with: Digital skills and online help, Home care and personal care, Social groups and friendship
For: Older people
Areas covered: Dorchester, North Dorset
Topics: Learning, skills and digital, Practical help, home and getting about, Social connection and things to do

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This listing came from the old directory and has not yet been checked with the organisation. It was last updated on 12 February 2024. Contact them before you travel.