Claire

We moved to Cornwall to be close to my extended family and offer my now grown up children, a simpler childhood.

I have worked within education, local council and hospitality sectors. Over the last 15years I have cared for and supported friends and family members whilst they needed focused help. From cancer diagnoses and the practicalities of attending treatment appointments to support for family members at the end of life of a loved one.

Currently supporting new parents in the first few months when everything seems new and a bit daunting gives them time to focus on bonding and finding new routines that work.

I have become one of the ‘sandwich generation’ and no its not that I love a sandwich! but caring for my children whilst practically caring for an elderly parent too. Finding the time and energy to ‘do it all’ can become overwhelming.

Both my parents became wheelchair users which changed the dynamics of our relationship and brought many challenges both supporting them physically and mentally. Finding solutions has become a skill which I relish.

The joy that this brings has driven me to want to support both individuals and families to enable them to ‘Live the Life they Love’

I have recently undertaken and completed various courses which has given me a greater depth of knowledge and understanding in areas which will be of benefit when working with our clients such as:

• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

• Understanding Dementia

• Infection & Protection Control

• Mental Health Awareness

• Safe handing of Medication

• Dementia Friend

Rob

Moving to Cornwall some 15 years ago with Claire and 3 children gave me the opportunity to concentrate on what is important in my life. Family.

Having spent most of my working life in retail travelling too many miles and working too many hours both in the UK and Europe and missing out on time being spent with Claire and the kids it was time to take stock and look at getting some of that elusive ‘work life balance’ that was so widely talked about.

Over the last 15 years, amongst other jobs I have been self employed for a period running a local community based magazine and also an award winning company delivering educational and fun Treasure Trails within Cornwall, getting people out and about in the fresh air. For the last eight years I have been in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Ironically, relocating to Cornwall moved me further away from my family, leaving my Dad , a brother and two sisters behind. This was something that later become challenging when both my Dad and Brother became very ill and sadly passed within a few years of each other.

Having lost my Mother many years ago, and more recently my Dad and Brother, made me think about the thousand of other families that go through the same thing year in year out. Not wanting to sound all airy fairy about it, it was like a ‘defining moment ‘ that made me realise that life is about people and the shared experiences good or bad.

So Cornwall Assist was born. I would be lying if I said it’s not about the money, because there are mouths to feed and a mortgage to pay but the ability to assist people and put a smile on someone’s face is really what success means to me now.

Bertie

He has many talents but writing is not one of them!

Therefore he needed a little help coming up with a few words.

Very much part of the team, Bertie our Cockapoo has the ability to keep us sane in this sometimes crazy world we live in. One look into his ‘puppy eyes’ gives us a sense of ‘everything is going to be alright’. He is also good to share thoughts with and sound off to. We are sure he has an opinion, but he is the true ‘silent partner’ in our business.

If you are a Dog lover we are more than happy to bring him along to appointments if he will help put a smile on your face,

Bertie is a great companion . He is happy to waive his fee in exchange for a tickle under the chin or a reassuring pat on the head.

Police Checks (DBS)

We have Enhanced (Police) DBS checks for both the companionship and driving services. These were completed in April 2021 and have signed up for the annual update service.

Certificates shown upon request.

Licences

We hold full clean drivers licences as well as Private Hire Drivers licences and Private Hire Operators Licence.

The vehicle is licenced as a Private Hire vehicle through Cornwall Council.

Registration shown upon request.

Insurance

We ensure that all the relevant insurances are appropriate and up to date to cover the services which we provide.

Training

We believe that training is an ongoing life skill and are committed to continued personal and professional development.

We allocate both time and resources to build on our knowledge and skills to provide the best service we can for our clients.