Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
Home Help Service
The Richard Watts Home Help Service provides quality support to older people at home and in the local community. You must live in ME1 or ME2.
We have a dedicated small team of professional, experienced and friendly home helps who are DBS checked, ensuring our clients receive a caring, efficient and safe service.
We do not provide personal care or cook meals, but we can provide help with:
· General house-work; cleaning, making beds, ironing and laundry service
· Shopping; either by going with you, or collecting shopping for you
· Taking out rubbish
· Caring for houseplants
· Maintaining calendars
· Checking food expiry dates
· Overseeing home deliveries
· Personal paperwork or making telephone calls
· Visits for company or an activity at home
· Companionship on outings
The charge for the Home Help Service is £14.50 per hour. Those on a low income may qualify for a free service. A financial assessment can be carried out to see if you qualify.
Endorsements from existing clients
"She's wonderful"
Dorothy
“We went down to visit mum for two days last week, and we both could tell straight away that the flat was getting a proper clean on a regular basis. Daisy even found a ‘lost’ clutch bag, the whereabouts of which has been bugging mum for nearly a year! Many thanks to you and to the team for the service you all provide. It is much appreciated!”
A client's daughter
The home help service provides re-assurance to clients' families too
"I really enjoy being a home help and feel part of a nice team"
Carol
Comment from Home Help staff
Please contact Jo-Anne Toland on 01634 823115 with any enquiries regarding a Home Help, or complete and return the application form below.