Allow enough time for decisions
Moving later in life can involve farewells, uncertainty and many practical questions. Break the plan into manageable steps. Decisions should be agreed with the person moving and never made without clear authority.
Responsibilities
Choose one contact person and clear decision routes
Clarify early:
- Who is moving?
- Who may request quotes and make decisions?
- Are there powers of attorney or care arrangements?
- Who will be available on moving day?
- Who will handle keys, handovers and payments?
- Who should receive updates about dates and changes?
The new home
Compare space and accessibility
Record room sizes, doors, lifts and the existing facilities in the new home. Check which furniture will fit, which routes must remain clear and which items are needed every day. Involve the appropriate professionals in any care or safety matters.
Belongings
Move, store or let go
Work through one room at a time and record each decision. Personal keepsakes should never be sorted under time pressure. Storage can be considered for items that are not needed immediately. Any disposal must be agreed clearly.
Support
Build the right support package
We can support you with:
- a free on-site survey following an initial review
- packing and unpacking
- protection for delicate items
- furniture and kitchen assembly
- packing materials
- a parking suspension
- an external lift
- storage
- additional expressly agreed work
Personal essentials
Keep essential items separate
Medication, documents, aids, clothing, chargers, keys and essential contact details must not be packed with general moving goods. A trusted person should check that everything needed for the first night is ready at the destination.
Moving day
Calm surroundings and clear contacts
The person moving should not have to answer every practical question. A named contact coordinates queries, and any changes to the agreed scope are discussed clearly.
After moving in
Make the essential areas usable first
First make sure the sleeping area, bathroom, medication, clothing and important personal items are accessible. Other tasks can then be completed in an orderly way.
Enquire with responsibilities already clear
The form records the person moving, contact person, date, collection and destination addresses, and required support separately.