Retirement is a time of our lives that we look forward to; a time to travel and enjoy the fruits of our working lives. But as we age, things that we once took for granted can become more challenging for us. This is where Berkshire Lifestyle Concierge can help. We appreciate every person’s needs are unique, so we offer tailored one to one support with the tasks that can start to feel overwhelming in later life. We love helping our clients retain independence and control, while reducing their anxiety and worry.
As a member of APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers) we bring a highly experienced and empathetic approach. Your ‘things’ are not just ‘stuff’! We work alongside you to the select the items you no longer need. Our priority is to minimise the amount of your possessions going to landfill, so we focus on recycling, repurposing, gifting and selling.
Fiona has completed the Advanced Hoarding Awareness training provided by Hoarding Disorders UK and has experience of supporting sufferers and their families.
£40 Per Hour
£12 For Charity Drop Off
Many older people don’t realise that they entitled to non-means tested benefit called Attendance Allowance. This is a government benefit for people of state pension age who have health issues which affect their daily lives. We help to complete the 50-question application form and collate the necessary supplementary information.
A successful Attendance Allowance application will help when applying for a reduction in Council Tax. We assist with the application process.
For people with reduced mobility a Blue Badge is a must. We support you through the online application.
Reviewing post, following up actions required, completing forms, filing.
Help with technical glitches, training and setting up phones, tablet, computers, online accounts and forms.
Reviewing historical paperwork and decluttering items no longer required. This can include disposing of confidential waste in a secure manner.
Help with finding reliable and honest trades people for maintenance or in a breakdown situation. Facilitating quotes for alterations and refurbishments. Project management.
-Facilitating servicing & repairs, MOTs, car tax or buying and selling cars
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Finding household staff such as cleaners, gardeners, housekeepers. Advertising, screening, interviewing, following up references and background checks.
Accompanying to appointments. Outings, shopping trips, walks, meals out. Advocating and supporting when dealing with outside agencies e.g. social services
Picking up prescriptions, dry cleaning, shopping, posting items.
Moving house in later life can feel an overwhelming prospect. We start with getting the house ready for sale, perhaps decluttering or arranging for a decorator to freshen things up. If you need support with your property search, we can do online research and pre-screen against your requirements. Once the sale has gone through, we can help you work out which furniture will fit, get quotes for removal companies and arrange utilities. On moving day we’ll be on hand to support you every step of the way, from making up beds to making cups of tea! We’ll help you with the packing and settling in. We aim to make the process go as smoothly as possible, so that once you’re are in your new home you wished you’d done it years ago!
£40 Per Hour
When someone dies it can be devastating for those left behind. The paperwork can seem overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. We start by notifying organisations about the bereavement, assisting with cancelling subscriptions and direct debits. We can arrange for valuations of antiques, paintings, jewellery, collections etc. for probate purposes. If the house needs to be sold, we can declutter it and arrange house clearance. If necessary, we can facilitate trades people for repairs and liaise with estate agents. Our aim is to make a difficult situation less stressful.
£40 Per Hour
As we get older we need to consider the best solutions for our care, when we find things more difficult. We can help you with recruiting different support, from cleaners and gardeners, to domiciliary carers or live in carers. We can also help you find alternative accommodation, from retirement living, supported living or a care home.
£40 Per Hour
