Support at Home - Home Help Service

The service is charged at £34.50 for appointments of 1½ hours, £46 for two hours. These can be arranged to suit the needs of the client, for example, on a weekly or fortnightly basis - the choice is yours.

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Wigan Borough - Head Office's catchment area.

Email: enquiries@ageukwiganborough.org.uk
Telephone: 01942 615885

Get a quality service at a competitive price to help you with household chores. We take all steps to minimise the risks from Covid 19 and will discuss any requirements with you to ensure your safety and that of our Home Helpers.

All our Home Helpers carry identification. We also undertake DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Service) and check references before any visits take place to make sure our standards of safety and quality are upheld.

How We Can Help

With the knowledge and experience that Age UK Wigan Borough has built up over many years, our excellent team of Home Helpers are able to tailor to your needs and provide a range of services, at a day and time that suits you, including:
- Vacuuming
- Dusting
- Preparing Meals
- Changing Bedding
- Cleaning the inside of Windows
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Cleaning out cupboards
- Local Shopping
- Sitting to allow a carer break

What People Say

'My Home Helper is excellent. I usually have a list of jobs and I like to help where I can, then we can chat afterwards.'

'My Dad feels comfortable with his visits from the Home Helper and knows she does the jobs which are difficult for him, enabling him to still be in his home.'

'I enjoy the little chats with my Home Helper whilst she is working. Also, she helped me to work out a plan to do my shopping. She also helps me to make phone calls as I am deaf.'

'I was initially anxious about having someone new to help at home but this is working well and my Home Helper is pleasant, hardworking and friendly.'