Our Companion Service can help you become more socially active, whether that’s over the phone, in your home or out and about in the community. We want to make it possible for you to still enjoy your life and to do the things that mean something to you with the support of a carefully chosen volunteer companion. Hopefully, that’ll make you feel better, maybe more active and even more involved with your local community.

We aim to make your choices possible wherever it is safe to do so. We’ll match you with a trained volunteer who shares your interests or hobbies so you can both enjoy your time together.

Would you like…..

• A visitor to your home to enjoy a chat in person?
• A bit of help understanding IT? (setting up your equipment, learning how to use the internet or picking up some new skills etc)
• Someone to enjoy a walk with to get some fresh air?
• Someone to go with you to enjoy your favourite activity (maybe a visit to the garden centre or your favourite café, for example)

Who can join this service?

The Service is open to older people who are resident in the City or County of Nottinghamshire.

What kind of things can I do?

Some people really enjoy a cuppa and a chat at home – we can help with that. Others want to go out and about, maybe to the theatre, a garden centre, a café or a place of special interest. We’ll be happy to consider any and all requests and will do our best to help. We can’t promise we’ll have a volunteer for every activity, but we’ll always try.

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire - Head Office's catchment area.

Everyday Help is a small, friendly business set up to respond to the demands of everyday life. They believe that everyone can benefit from a helping hand at times, most importantly they know that life doesn't stand still and as your needs change their services are flexible enough to respond. 

Their 'one-stop-shop' offers convenience and flexibility. If you, or someone you care for, want a helping hand to keep on top of everyday tasks there's no need to separately arrange cleaning, shopping, gardening, home maintenance, decorating etc. Simply decide what you would like help with; contact Everyday Help and they’ll take care of everything.

Everyday Help is founded on 30 years’ experience and services are provided by staff who care, with a level of kindness and attention to detail that makes them stand out and feel proud. They are not an agency; their team of professional staff are insured, trained, and fully checked to provide the highest quality service and peace of mind for you.

Their prices are affordable and competitive. 

No minimum requirement or long-term commitment required.

Cleaning includes eco-friendly cleaning products and all equipment. 

Gardening includes organic methods and products. 

An estimate will be given for decorating and Odd Jobs, both inside and outside the home, once they have assessed the job. 

Transport to appointments etc is charged at cost per mile.  

Domestic tasks 

They’ll keep on top of the everyday housework around your home, dusting, vacuuming, ironing, bed-making etc.

Healthy and nutritious meals 

They can also help with meal preparation, or provide healthy and nutritious meals, taking into account your individual preferences and any dietary requirements.

Shopping

Sometimes it’s difficult to get out to the shops, particularly in the cold weather or if you’re feeling a little off-colour. Everyday Help can either take you shopping or take your shopping list and do it for you.

Home & garden maintenance 

Home maintenance can be tricky, especially if you live alone. They can help you to make sure that everything is working properly, changing light bulbs, small repairs, decorating etc. They do the lawn-mowing, weeding and planting so that you can relax and enjoy it. They also work one to one to support and help people enjoy their garden.

Grave care

They look after graves and support people to visit their loved ones.

Carer Support

Time out just for the carer whilst loved ones are safely supported

Companionship

Sometimes having someone to sit and chat with, watch a film or go for a walk with can be just what you need to brighten up your day. Their personal assistants can spend time with you doing whatever you feel like doing, providing the company and reassurance you need. They can help you to meet friends, plan a trip or join a new group.   

Pet care

They understand how important your pets are and will provide companionship and care for small pets in their own homes.

Transport

Stay in touch with friends and enjoy social activities. They can provide transport and accompany you to social activities, day trips or appointments.

Emergency support and safety 

We can all find ourselves in difficult situations and it can be difficult to find help at short notice, Everyday Help are happy to step in, simply call them. 

Their Safety Policy means that if a client is at risk, or vulnerable, and doesn't answer the door, they do not walk away. Staff follow pre-agreed procedures and will not leave until they know that you, or your loved ones, are safe. 

Peace of mind 

Your safety and security is important to Everyday Help.

You can be reassured that their services are delivered by experienced staff who are fully checked, including enhanced DBS, interviewed in their own homes, trained, and supported.

They provide insurance, so you can be confident that you, your loved ones, and your home are in the best possible hands.

They will ensure you receive the same worker for each visit if required. They will plan holiday and sickness cover with you.   

Home Instead are a local Care provider covering the whole of the Nottinghamshire area and can help with compassionate, home care services delivered right in your loved one's home.  Whether a few hours a day, week or long term care 24 hours a day, a Home Instead Care Giver can assist you.

All Home Instead Care Givers are employed directly (we do not use agency staff), provide six references and undertake a full criminal record bureau check before employment.

Home Instead Care Givers are extensively trained, fully insured, matched to your preferences, professional and reliable.

Companionship Services
Home Instead can help with companionship and conversation right in your loved one's home.

Home Help
Home Instead's Home Help service include errands, laundry, bed changing, pet assistance and more - all tailored to meet your needs.

Personal Care
Everyone shares similar concerns about health care for their parents and grandparents and loved ones as they reach retirement age and beyond. That's when Home Instead can come into the home and be the Care Giver for you.

This can include assistance with eating, grooming, bathing, dressing, medication reminders and more.

Mum's Helping Hands of Nottingham are able to offer help with Domestic Cleaning, Commercial Cleaning, Home Help and Domiciliary Care for the elderly or disabled. All care and cleaning tasks undertaken, to offer that extra support.

Domestic Cleaning
Mum's Helping Hands pride themselves on being one of the best domestic cleaning services in the Nottingham area: "Mum's the word."

They provide a variety of domestic cleaning services in Nottingham, the whole package is tailor made to your individual specification. Their services can be daily, weekly, fortnightly and seasonal - we can help. Not only can they help with general cleaning tasks but can also deliver external window cleaning and carpet cleaning.

Carpet Cleaning
Replacing dirty, faded or stained carpets in a home can be an extremely expensive task, and the last thing you’d want to do is spend all that money when it’s not really necessary. Mum’s Helping Hands specialises in carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning services in Nottingham. Even the most well cared for carpet will still pick up dirt, marks, dust and stains over the years, especially in high traffic areas. Our specialist carpet cleaning equipment brings dirt out from deep within the carpet, meaning the dull, old looking carpet you had no longer needs a costly replacement; we can return it to good condition again. You’d be surprised how much of a visible difference our carpet cleaning can make.

Upholstery Cleaning
Faded or marked furniture can be very difficult to clean with regular household products, but Mum's Helping Hands' upholstery cleaning service can help to remove stains and discolouration that often comes about in furniture with age. They recommend regular treatment to prevent this from ever happening as the longer the material is left, the harder it can be to restore it to its original condition.

Domiciliary Care
Mum’s is CQC registered and provides home care and companionship in Nottingham for those who would struggle without an extra pair of hands.  This could involve doing shopping, collecting prescriptions, driving and escorting to appointments, making meals, being there as someone to chat and spend time with, or any kind of general help around the home.  

Their staff are friendly, caring, and willing to tailor their duties to every client in order to assist their day to day living.

Ironing Services
Doing the laundry and ironing is a task that takes up plenty of our time, but is unfortunately very necessary for most people.  By the end of the week that laundry basket can look very daunting. Mum’s Helping Hands can take this off your mind and leave you with the time to do things more important to you.  In order to do this they offer ironing and laundry services in Nottingham at competitive rates, including a pickup and delivery service.

Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
Mum’s Helping Hands understand how important pets can be to their owners, but in certain situations it can be difficult to care for them exactly how they need it. Dogs are notoriously energetic, and need regular walking, but it can be hard to provide this if you find it hard to get out of the house or are tied down by work. So that you don’t have to worry about them being cooped up in the house all day, they offer a dog walking service to get them the exercise they need. Their pet sitters can also visit your house as often as you like to feed your animals, exercise them, take them for walks, clean out cages, or any basic task you’d normally do to look after them.

Home Protection

Mum’s Helping Hands want you to feel safe in your home. In order for you to see exactly who is entering your property they have teamed up with a supplier to provide and install a camera doorbell which will provide the safety you require. A full demonstration will be provided.

The small device comprises of two parts – one static doorbell which films visitors, and one handheld console which allows users to see all their visitors and either allow or decline their access. This digital system gives clear video pictures on a 2.4” colour screen, as well as having the ability for night vision – you can see whoever is at your door at whatever time they call. The doorbell is water resistant and takes pictures of the last 20 visitors so you will even know who has called whilst you are out. The indoor unit is easy to recharge, so you can have it handy all the time.

The installation process includes:

1. Site assessment by an experienced fitter for optimum placement of the door bell system;
2. Professional installation of the door bell system;
3. Setting up and configuring the system by “pairing up”;
4. Testing the system once set up to ensure that all elements are working as expected;
5. 12 month warranty and call-out service.

Mum’s Helping Hands will take the time to walk you through the entire functionality of the doorbell, making sure that you are completely comfortable using it.