Home Services

How I can help

Help with everyday life, the way you like it

Every visit is built around you. Choose one thing or a mix of several — and change it whenever you like.

Company & care

Unhurried time together, and gentle support with the personal things.

Companionship

Friendly visits, conversation, reading, games, hobbies and simply having someone around.

A cup of tea and a proper chat
Reading aloud, puzzles, cards and board games
Sharing hobbies — crafts, baking, music, old photographs
Simply being there, so the day feels less long

Personal care assistance

Support with everyday personal tasks, where appropriate and within my level of training and experience.

Help getting ready for the day
Gentle support with everyday personal tasks
Always discussed openly first, at your pace
Always with dignity, privacy and respect

Meal support

Preparing simple meals, helping with meal planning and keeping the kitchen tidy afterwards.

Simple, wholesome meals made the way you like them
Planning the week’s meals and the shopping list
Batch cooking for the days in between
Washing up and leaving the kitchen tidy

Around the home

The jobs that keep a home comfortable, done carefully and the way you like them.

Light housework

Dusting, vacuuming, washing up, laundry, changing bed linen and keeping things tidy.

Dusting, vacuuming and wiping down
Laundry, ironing and putting things away
Changing bed linen
Keeping the kitchen and bathroom fresh

Home organisation

Decluttering, organising cupboards and paperwork, and helping keep the home manageable.

Sorting cupboards, drawers and wardrobes
Making everyday things easier to reach
Gentle, unhurried decluttering — nothing goes without your say-so
Helping prepare for a move or a visit

Practical help

Changing light bulbs, putting things away, simple household tasks and general ‘odd jobs’.

Changing light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries
Reaching the high shelves
Putting deliveries away
All the little ‘while you’re here…’ jobs

Light gardening

Watering plants, light weeding and helping keep outdoor spaces neat.

Watering pots, baskets and houseplants
Light weeding and deadheading
Sweeping paths and tidying the patio
Keeping the garden somewhere you enjoy

Pet support

Feeding pets, local dog walks and other simple pet-related help.

Feeding and fresh water
Local dog walks
Litter trays and tidy-ups
Company for you and your companion

Out & about

Getting where you need to go — and enjoying getting out, too.

Shopping & errands

Grocery, clothing, gift and household shopping, collecting prescriptions, posting parcels and other local errands.

The weekly food shop — with you, or for you
Clothes, gifts and household bits
Collecting prescriptions
Post office, bank and library trips

Appointments

Accompanying you to appointments, or helping you organise diaries, bookings and reminders.

Coming along to GP, hospital, dental and optician appointments
A second pair of ears — and notes to take home
Keeping a simple diary and reminders
Booking and confirming appointments

Transport & outings

Accompanying you on local outings, walks, coffee trips or shopping trips, where appropriate.

A walk in the park or along the front
Coffee, lunch or afternoon tea out
Church, clubs and visiting friends
Garden centres, markets and favourite places

Letters & technology

Calm, patient help with the paperwork and the gadgets.

Admin & technology

Help with letters, forms, online shopping, emails, video calls, phones and everyday technology.

Reading and replying to letters
Filling in forms together
Video calls with family and friends
Setting up and using phones, tablets and online shopping — patiently

Being clear

What I don't do

Being honest about limits is part of being trustworthy.

I'm not a nurse or a medical professional, so I don't carry out medical or nursing tasks. Personal care support is offered where appropriate and within my level of training and experience. If you need more specialist support, I'll always say so — and help you think about where to find it.

Not sure if I can help?

If it's not on the list, just ask. Lots of the most useful help is the small, unexpected stuff.

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Let’s have a friendly chat

No forms to wade through, no obligation. Just call Cherise and talk about what would make life a little easier.

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