Home support

• Are at home during the day. • Have money or valuables. • May feel lonely and want to talk.

COVID-19-related scams

Scammers will take advantage of any situation. COVID-19 is no exception. Refer to the organisations listed in the opposite column for advice about how to avoid online scams, including Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council have published tips on how to spot scams relating to COVID-19, and other types of scams, as well as how to report them. Visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk (search ‘scams’). Independent Age also has lots of useful tips on how to avoid being scammed with access to leaflets, posters, and booklets. Find out more at www.independentage.org (search ‘how to avoid a scam’).

You might need support to stay living independently at home. This could be help from family, friends, neighbours, or others. You may need help with tasks such as washing, shopping, or cleaning.

Domestic tasks

If you, or someone you care for, is having difficulty shopping or preparing and cooking meals, there are various options you could choose to help make mealtimes easier. Consider asking a friend or family member for help. People can often pick up your shopping when they are doing their own or can run your errands when they are out.

Tip

Many supermarkets and food delivery services offer home delivery for foods bought online and you can choose ready meals, including frozen meals, which you can heat in a microwave or an oven. All major supermarkets offer online delivery. Some also offer a telephone delivery service for those who are unable to shop online. Please contact your local supermarkets directly to find out if they offer this service.

CAMMS Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to older people and/or disabled people in Cambridge and surrounding villages, Ely, St Neots, St Ives, and surrounding areas.

CAMMS Meals on Wheels

Web: www.cammsmealsonwheels.org Tel: 01223 314288 In addition, Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough provides help with domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and ironing. Visit www.ageuk.org.uk/ cambridgeshireandpeterborough (search ‘Homes Support Service’) or call 0300 666 9860.

Tip

If you ask someone to help you with your shopping, check if they will take you shopping rather than doing your shopping for you.

“Why would I want to move to a care home when I can get all the care and support I need in my own home?”

Looking for regular and reliable help to keep you safe in your own home? With Chesterford Homecare you can choose between: DAILY VISITING CARE 24-HR LIVE-IN CARE

Our individually-tailored care packages are designed for adults of any age who are looking for regular support in their own home. We cater for a wide range of needs, including: l Assistance with personal care l Administration of medication l Shopping and meal preparation l Cleaning and ironing l Transport to medical and other appointments l Companionship and sitting service l Assistance with pets We offer each of our clients a unique and individual blend of companionship, meal preparation, house-keeping and personal care designed to help them maintain their independence and continue living in comfort and safety in their own home.

AWARD-WINNING CARE

In the 2020 Great British Care Awards, Chesterford Homecare were regional winners for

Care Planning and Assessing

and were highly commended for Personalisation of Care and for End of Life Care

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