Help at home

Some of your neighbours and family members will offer a hand with practical things at home. But there are always lots of things that need doing. ​

The Pancare Foundation or a social worker can head you in the right direction to getting help in your home or with your garden and house maintenance.​

You local council may also have some services that you are eligible for – it is best to contact them directly and talk to them about your individual situation and how they might be able to offer some support.​

Families have told us that it usually takes quite a bit of paperwork to complete and quite a bit of time before you are able to get some assistance at home.

You could also use a free online roster Gather My Crew as a way of coordinating offers of practical help and support.

​Utilities

Utilities (gas, electricity and water) companies can be contacted directly to ask for fee relief​.

Meals

There will be times when you don’t feel up to buying fresh ingredients and cooking. There is a good range of fresh and frozen nutritious meals and soups available from your local supermarket or health food store There are also businesses who deliver meals to the door. ​

Having a few ready-made meals available in the freezer may work well for you and your carers.

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