Home visiting, relief care, shopping and light housework
Home visiting and befriending
Home visiting or befriending is open to all older people. An Age UK Milton Keynes volunteer or a member of staff will visit your home on a regular basis for a friendly chat and to see that things are generally well with you.
Our staff and volunteers are able to help with form filling and can advise on many of the concerns that you may have. Anyone can make a referral to this free scheme.
Ring 01908 550700.
Relief care
We offer a sitting service to people caring for an elderly relative or partner who lives with them. It enables carers to have a much needed break, knowing that their loved one is being well cared for by an experienced Age UK Milton Keynes volunteer or staff member. There is no charge for this scheme.
Ring 01908 550700.
Shopping and light housework
This scheme operates across the borough of Milton Keynes offering shopping and light housework for older people who are unable to manage unaided. Due to high demand, requests for support are prioritised according to individual need. We charge a one-off £15 registration fee at the first assessment visit.
Shopping: The current charge is £10 per hour. We will do your shopping for you or take you out shopping if you prefer. Most people have one or two hours a week.
Housework
The current charge is £10 per hour. We find that most people need an hour a week but we will do more if necessary.
Ring 01908 557874 for more details.