Help with shopping for the elderly needs to be extended across the UK

Shopping service to help elderly in Bradford on Avon

8:00am Sunday 8th May 2011

A new service delivering weekly shopping to the elderly and vulnerable has been launched in Bradford on Avon.

The idea arose when Andrew Wright found himself trying to help his mother, who is registered blind, maintain her independence after his father died.

Mr Wright came up with the idea of a weekly delivery service, and along with business partner John Upson has created Weekly Wants. He said: “My mother lives in Wales and despite being very independent, needed help with shopping. I do travel to visit her once a week to get groceries, but the distance does make this quite a task. She is happy when someone calls in, as it breaks up the monotony of the day.”

Weekly Wants is now serving people in the Bradford on Avon and wider Wiltshire area, and sees forming close relationships with their customers as a crucial part of their service.

To find out more visit www.weeklywants.co.uk.

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