Domestic
Are you new to household chores because the person who usually takes care of it has a dementia? Is there just not enough time in the day to get it all done? Maybe there are specific jobs you need help with? Or is there someone you know who could do with a hand?
The links below were compiled in response to questions that came up when we asked people what they need help with. They include support with dog walking, shopping and maintenance around the home.
Help around the home
- Approved tradespeople (search by postcode and trade, eg plumbing, garden services)
- Cleaners
- Help with tasks around the house
- Cinnamon Trust - help with pets when owners are in hospital or can no longer care for them
- Royal British Legion HandyVan – help with home adaptions etc for ex-service people
- Wiltshire and Dorset Fire Service 'Safe and Well Checks'
- Wiltshire Bobby Van - home security service older and vulnerable people
- Wiltshire Council Assisted Service for rubbish collection
- Age UK local handyman services and tradespeople
- Warminster Action Group - practical help in Warminster
- Friends of the Elderly - grants to older people on low incomes
- Warm and Safe Wiltshire - free energy advice
- Winter Fuel Payments - AgeUK advice
- Winter Fuel Payments - Government website
- Age UK Click and Connect - helping older people make better use of technology
- Home Clearance with Heart - Age UK Wiltshire's home clearance service
Meals delivered to your door
- Wellbeing Checks with Meals - Age UK service
- Meals on Wheels - provider round up from Your Care Your Support
- Wiltshire Farm Foods - frozen ready meals including special diets
- Oakhouse Foods- frozen ready meals delivery
- Parsley Box - cupboard-stored ready meals
- 5 A Day Box - fresh veg and grocery boxes