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Shopping
We undertake shopping and prescription collection for the household. Image of someone shopping We will also escort clients who wish to do their own shopping.
What is Morecare?
Morecare is a registered charity that provides a range of services to the patients of the Moretonhampstead Health Centre and Hospital.
 
What does Morecare do?
The Services we offer include:
 
tick Prescription collection
tick Befriending
tick Dog walking
tick Carer support
tick Transport
tick Sitting
tick Listening
 
We rely entirely upon the generosity of volunteers to offer these services. The more volunteers we have, the better and broader service we will try to provide.
Transport
We provide transport within the town for visits to the doctor, dentist etc. for hospital appointments and also for visits to sick relatives in hospital and nursing homes.
 
All drivers have an envelope in their cars for your contribution.
 
The following gives an idea of the contributions we would hope to receive for hospital visits:
Local£3
Chagford, Bovey Tracey£6
Exeter, Okehampton£12
Torbay£15
Plymouth£25
Image of someone driving a car
Friendly Visits
Morecare volunteers will make regular friendly visits to people living alone to chat, make cups of tea – or just listen.
 
Image of someone in a wheelchair with a helper Our volunteers will also take dogs for walks, take clients for wheelchair walks, keep an eye on elderly people if their family is on holiday, or sit with people to allow their carers to have a break.