Elderly Errand Service Prices Overview
Importance of Errand Services for the Elderly
Elderly errand services are an important part of care provision for people who need a little extra support with their daily activities. Having regular help can make such a difference to your everyday life, and our support assistants are dedicated to being there for you on both a visiting and live-in basis. When you first approach us, you may not need much help to carry out the tasks that make up your day, however if your needs change as time goes on, you’ll be glad to know that our support is flexible and will mould around your needs.
Everyone who works for us is focussed on always providing person-centred support, and because our services are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission and the Care Inspectorate Wales, you and your loved ones will know that you’ll always be in the best hands with Helping Hands.
Factors Influencing Elderly Errand Service Costs
It’s totally understandable that cost has a large bearing on whether you choose a support service or not, yet there are other things that need to be considered as well. For instance:
Is the company an agency?
Helping Hands is a private home care company rather than an agency which makes more of a difference than you may realise. Agencies often charge hidden fees for aspects of the service that should be included, such as finding you the perfect support assistant and checking their background thoroughly.
Does the company sell franchises?
Helping Hands don’t operate franchises, all of our 150 branches across England and Wales are owned and managed by us. This is important because it offers a consistency of care that you just don’t get from franchised services.
We place the highest importance on ensuring you enjoy as much of your life as possible, including getting together with family and friends, community activities, attending social clubs, and going for meals. Our support assistants will accompany you if you wish, or just transport you there and back, to ensure you don’t miss out on all the things you always used to do. In addition, they’ll help you to make the most of your local area by enjoying the scenery, favourite walks, or taking you for a drive in the country. They will also help you to go grocery shopping, attend appointments, keep your house tidy, and all the other things that make up your daily routine.
It’s important to work out what you want from your support assistant at home and make sure that you have a clear picture in your head of what you’d like them to help you with. Visiting care may be suitable for you if you would like care from an hour or two, or as a compliment to care being delivered by a loved one. If you would prefer to have companionship around the clock then you’d probably rather live-in care, where your support assistant can ensure you’re never lonely or alone. Regardless of what support you choose you’ll want to know that you’re getting value for money, and because we’re a fully regulated service you can be sure that you’ll always be receiving the very highest quality of care and support.
Types of Errand Services and Associated Prices
Our elderly errand service prices are competitive and ensure that you are receiving the very best support possible for the price you pay. We offer errand support for older people on both a visiting and live-in basis, which obviously affects the cost, but as a starting figure you can expect to pay from £31.00 per hour for visiting care and start from £1,650 per week for an individual receiving live-in care. We specialise in home care because we truly believe that home is the best place to be when you’re seeking additional support, however that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your surroundings, whether that’s a beloved garden or the local park.
Available Financial Assistance and Options
It’s important to consider how you’re going to fund any care and support you wish to receive. Many of our customers pay for their support privately but if that isn’t an option, you can explore other means of financial support. Depending on your personal circumstances you mind find there are benefits or other forms of public funding available, and we have lots of information available to guide you. Other possibilities to explore include power of attorney and immediate needs annuity and you can find out more about your options here.