Assistance with Shopping in Blackpool

Assistance with Shopping for Everyday Independence

Being able to shop for food, household items and essentials is an important part of maintaining independence and wellbeing. However, for many individuals, shopping can become difficult due to mobility challenges, health conditions or changes in confidence. At Apollo Care Blackpool, we provide Assistance with Shopping to ensure clients can continue to access the items they need with comfort and ease.

Whether supporting clients on accompanied shopping trips or handling the shopping on their behalf, our carers deliver practical, reliable help tailored to each person’s preferences and routine.

What Is Assistance with Shopping?

Assistance with shopping covers support with purchasing essential items and managing shopping tasks safely and comfortably. This includes:

Accompanied trips to supermarkets and local shops

Completing shopping lists and helping select preferred products

Collecting prescriptions and essential items

Handling payments securely and transparently

Bringing shopping home and helping organise items

Support with hydration and nutrition choices

Our goal is to make daily life easier while respecting independence, personal preferences and individual routines.

Who Is Assistance with Shopping For?

Our Shopping Assistance Service is ideal for:

Older adults who find shopping physically demanding
Individuals recovering from illness, injury or surgery
People with mobility challenges or disabilities
Clients who prefer not to shop alone or require confidence building support
Families seeking safe, reliable help for loved ones who need extra assistance

Each shopping support plan is tailored to the client’s needs, ensuring comfort, dignity and peace of mind.

How Apollo Care Blackpool Delivers Shopping Support

Shopping assistance requires trust, consistency and understanding. That is why we:

Introduce carers before support begins
Maintain consistency wherever possible
Respect personal shopping choices and dietary needs
Offer flexible visit times to fit regular shopping routines
Provide detailed care plans based on each client’s preferences

We also offer a money-back guarantee if a client ever receives support from someone they have not met even in emergencies.

Why Choose Apollo Care Blackpool?

Outstanding for Caring

We’re proud to have achieved an Outstanding rating for Caring in our CQC inspection.

Introductions Before Care

You’ll never receive care from someone unfamiliar. We introduce all carers before they begin, even in emergencies. If you do ever have a stranger, you will be refunded for that visit as we are that confident in our organisation of rotas.

Consistent Carers

We assign a small, dedicated team to each client to build trust and routine.

Flexible Visit Times

We offer preferred visit times from 7am through to finishing at 10pm. We also offer overnight care.

No Travel Charges

We do not charge travel costs for carers travelling to you, unlike other companies.

Local and Responsive

Our office team is based in Blackpool and always available to support clients and families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We can support with all sizes of shopping trips, whether small top ups or larger weekly shops.

Absolutely. We can accompany you throughout your shopping trip, offering support with mobility, selecting items and carrying bags.

Yes. If preferred, we can complete the shopping alone and bring everything directly to your home.

We follow transparent and secure procedures for handling money, ensuring receipts are provided and spending is clear.

Yes. Prescription collection can be included as part of your shopping assistance.

Absolutely. Our shopping support services are available 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays.

We offer preferred visit times from 7am through to 10pm and also provide overnight care. For shopping support, we can arrange visits around shop opening times or quieter periods to suit you.

We provide care across Blackpool, Fleetwood, Lytham, Ansdell, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton-Cleveleys, Skippool, Little Singleton, Stalmine, Preesall, Knott End, Pilling, and Hambleton.

Simply contact our office to book a free, no-obligation care assessment. We’ll visit you at home to discuss your needs and create a tailored care plan.

Yes. We prioritise consistency and aim to assign a small, dedicated team to each client to build trust and routine.

Yes. Our carers can help create and manage shopping lists based on your preferences.

We regularly review care plans and can adjust your support as your needs evolve. We have a very responsive office team who are able to and have a track record of implementing changes with a very quick turnaround.

Yes. Our local office team is always available to support you and your family. We pride ourselves on being responsive and approachable.

Costs vary depending on the level of support required. We offer competitive rates and will provide a clear breakdown during your free assessment.

Get Help with Assistance with Shopping Today

If you or a loved one needs support with shopping, errands or accessing essential items, Apollo Care Blackpool is here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how our caring team can make everyday tasks easier and more manageable.

01253 966 440

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