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Hi,


Hope this is in the right place, if not then sorry in advance.


I am thinking about offering my services to people who need abit of "me time" - this could be a new Mum who just wants a couple of hours to herself or just some help with general chores, tidying up, preparing dinner, walking the dog etc.


I am also thinking about offering my services to the more mature market who would like a friendly, mature person to help out - a general chat and make sure they are Ok, food preparation, accompanied appointment visits, accompanied walks etc.


I have a DBS check and can supply references.


Would love to be able to do this for free, but have to charge an hourly rate.


Just wondering what people thought.


Thanks for reading and all comments appreciated.

Hi Beansprout


You could try AgeUk, they offer training and advice and if you came under their umbrella they would look after you for the service you are offering. They are based at Dulwich Hospital, their number is 0207 701 9700

lavender27 Wrote:

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> Hi Beansprout

>

> You could try AgeUk, they offer training and

> advice and if you came under their umbrella they

> would look after you for the service you are

> offering. They are based at Dulwich Hospital,

> their number is 0207 701 9700


Looks like Lavender's advice was spot on. There's a poster in the library advertising for Help at Home Workers for Age UK Lewisham & Southwark doing the kinds of things you mentioned and paying an hourly rate. More info here:


http://www.ageuk.org.uk/lewishamandsouthwark/about-age-uk-lewisham-and-southwark/careers/


Best of luck.

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