Later Life Moves
Move with confidence
Downsizing | Rightsizing | Moving to Retirement Living | Relocating | Moving into Care
Moving home later in life, perhaps following the loss of a loved one or change in health, can be understandably difficult for many people. As The Organised Assistant, I provide expert support to older adults and their families during the often overwhelming process of moving home or moving into care.
A compassionate, hands-on service coordinating all aspects of the move ensuring a smooth transition to a new living situation. The service is tailored to each client's unique emotional and practical needs but often includes planning for a property sale, pre-move downsizing and decluttering, arranging charity donations and auction sales, removals and clearance requirements through to setting up your new home.
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I work with private clients and often their families who are looking for full or extra support with all aspects of the moving process with a clear focus on minimising stress and feelings of overwhelm.
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I am also happy to work with referrals from Retirement Living Developers, Care and Nursing Homes, Solicitors, Estate Agents and Wealth Management Companies.
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A flexible range of services may include:-
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Planning and preparing for a property sale
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Helping you make decisions on downsizing your furniture and belongings
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Organising the sale, donation, recycling or clearance of unwanted furniture or belongings in an ethical manner
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Liaising with auction houses
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Sourcing reputable removal companies and clearance quotes to handle clearance needs including clearing of lofts, garages and sheds
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Support with change of address and utility notifications
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Basic furniture floor planning for the new home
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Move day support including closing down the home you are leaving
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Unpacking and setting up in your new home or care home
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Liaising and updating family members or third parties via call or video call
Every client is different so this is why I create a Move with Confidence Plan that is personalised to meet your individual needs and circumstances.
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Due to this service being personalised, prices are indicated following an initial consultation call. A 50% deposit is payable upfront at the time of commencing work with you.
Dawn helped our parents with a downsizing move from Market Harborough to Stockport, she spent 20 hours with them over a period of a few weeks helping them decide what furniture to take and then clearing out the kitchen cupboards and utility room. She sourced and managed removals which was a big help. She organised their paperwork and created a simple filing system and helped with all the change of address notifications. 'We couldn't have done it without Dawn's help'. The whole family really appreciated her help. Mr & Mrs T