Errands and shopping
Everyday assistance
Support from a Gold Cross Care personal assistant to boost your independence and confidence.
Our support can make a world of difference, with special attention to only helping with the aspects you want by adapting to your changing needs. All of our personal assistants are thoroughly vetted and reference checked, and have all undergone comprehensive training courses to gain the skills needed to fully support you at home.
Support with social activities
As a fully regulated service, we place importance on helping you in all areas of your life. Whether you opt for visiting care or live-in care, our dedicated staff can come with you to social gatherings, either to simply transport you there or to assist you for the duration.
As well as providing practical and personal support to you at home, your personal assistant can also help you to engage in your interests and normal routines, such as:
- Going out for meals
- Meeting friends and family members
- Going to church
- Exercise classes
- Attending social clubs
- Visiting relatives
- Trips to the theatre
- Attending events
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Carer assisted travel
The ability to travel is what keeps us connected to one another.
Our personal assistants can help you get out and about, either by using your own car or on public transport. Being able to leave the house with confidence means you’ll be able to maintain as much normality and independence as possible, and can keep living life on your own terms.
For many of our customers, being able to get out and about makes a massive difference to their physical and mental well-being.
Here are some of the benefits of having a travelling companion:
Visiting your favourite spots
With carer assisted travel, you don’t have to stop visiting your favourite cafés, restaurants and day trip destinations
Navigating public transport
Using public transport and getting to grips with timetables becomes really straightforward when you have someone alongside you to help out
Exploring new locations
Your personal assistant can drive or accompany you anywhere you like, including exploring new spots that you might not otherwise be able to visit
Seeing friends and family
Travelling with a carer suddenly gives you the ability to visit and spend time with loved ones with much greater flexibility and without concern
Maintaining your routines
For a lot of people, an independent lifestyle means being able to maintain as many of the same routines as possible, such as doing the weekly shop
A friendly face alongside you
Having a friendly, reliable companion alongside you wherever you go can be a great source of comfort and reassurance
More than just a helper
Our carers’ well-being is our number one priority, because we want them to be able to care for you as well as they possibly can. All of our carers are provided with comprehensive carer training, and receive the full support of their local Gold Cross Care branch every step of the way.
As part of our holistic approach to care, we’ll always try to pair you with a fully-vetted carer who shares your hobbies and interests, so that you’ve got a valued companion as well as a helper. We know that having an assistant who you get on really well with can make all the difference to your day.
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