If you feel that you need help with things like housework or food shopping, there are a number of different services that could help you.
Support providers
If you need help with tasks around the house, such as getting meals, doing the laundry or the shopping, a support provider will be able to help. They can help you to get out and about in your local community, supporting you to do the things that are important to you. They can help you with learning
Age UK have a range of cleaning and shopping services which help people over 50 years old to continue living independently. If you are not able to get out and about, Age UK can visit you in your own home to give you advice about the services you may need, and they can help to arrange the services for you. Their advice and the visit are free, but there will be a charge for any services you receive.
Alternatively, Adults Supporting Adults (ASA) provide a Shop2Gether service for people of any age, which is designed to help you get to the shops. They will pick you up, help you to do your shopping, and will even go for a coffee with you before taking you home and helping you to unpack. The service is run by carefully trained and supportive volunteers. You will need to pay for the cost of any journeys, car parking and any other out-of-pocket expenses.
If you live in the Stamford or Bourne area and are an older person wanting support to maintain your home, the Evergreen Care Trust may be able to help you through their home support service.
For providers of help with cleaning, shopping and other housework – visit the Provider directory.
Personal assistants
Alternatively, you may want even more choice and control about who supports you. You may wish to think about employing a personal assistant, to ensure that your needs are met in a way that is right for you. A personal budget can give you the freedom to employ someone directly.
Penderels Trust has a PA Finder which you can use to search for personal assistants in Lincolnshire.
Further information about personal assistants can be found on the Personal Assistants page.
Choosing who supports you
You may need practical help due to frailty, illness, physical or learning disabilities, or mental health issues. You may need help following a stay in hospital, or temporary help so you can relearn skills. If you pay for your own services, or have a Direct Payment, you can choose any personal care or support provider. Providers can be found via the Provider Directory.
If Lincolnshire County Council looks after the funding of your care, this is a ‘managed budget’. You can still choose which provider you want, but only from the list of providers who have a contract with Lincolnshire County Council. These providers agree to meet certain quality and price standards.