Recommendations for carer agency requested

[Marjoram]

I am looking for recommendations for private carer agencies which cover the East Dulwich area. My elderly relative, for whom I am the sole carer, has advanced cancer and delirium, and now cannot be left alone for more than a few minutes. I therefore need a qualified person to sit with my relative and keep them safe, whom I could book for a couple of hours from time to time, so that I could eg go to the bank etc. We are receiving some carer support from the NHS and a hospice, for which I am very grateful, but that support needs organising well in advance, and it would help me a lot to also have access to a more flexible arrangement. I do not want to employ someone directly myself, which is why I would like to use an agency.

[Pugwash]

Age UK may be able to assist - they have (or had) carers. If not they should have a list of agency carers.

Southwark Carers can also advise.

Social Services also have a list of agencies which accept private clients.

[Marjoram]

Thank you, Pugwash, I will try Southwark Carera and Social Services tomorrow.

[Roundabout]

Hi there - Have PM you - Regards:

[Rose Smileys]

Hi there. I am a Healthcare Assistant working for the NHS. I consider myself as very good at dealing with people with delirium and challenging behaviour. I would be happy to help.