Hello Have you considered setting up your own business? Something along the lines of companion, helper, casual Granny sitter? There must be many people who would pay for someone with your qualifications and experience to perhaps keep Granddad company three mornings a week, take Granny to the shops ...

bowlingbun wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:02 pm

Roughly where do you live?

Hi and thanks for replying.
Southwest Devon. (Another not very populated region as one of the other posters described in here).

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