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Business & professional
N INNOVATIVE NEW
business concept is
mixing needs with
a perfect match. Recently
launched Good Life Sorted is
servicing Winchester, Eastleigh
and Southampton by providing
trusted tradespeople and services
for the elderly.
Co-founders Verity Batchelder
and Constantine Karampatsos
come from an online and digital
background, including working
for global brands. From this they
realised there was a niche market
for paid-for support services
which, in turn, free charities to
help those who do not have funds
readily available to hire help.
Verity said: “We have an ageing
population comprising people
who don’t necessarily need
personal care, but help with day-
to-day tasks and companionship.
We started the business to
organise vetted freelance helpers
who are local, matching them with
nearby customers.
“It’s a paid for service which
costs from £15 per hour, therefore
accountable. Someone might
want help with light cleaning,
downsizing and decluttering,
companionship over a cup of tea
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Jane comes
every week, gives
my house a good
tidy up and does
a few chores that
I am not able to
do anymore. We
also have a coffee
and a chat, which
brightens up my
day.
Nora B.
and card game, shopping and
dog walking, medication pick ups,
gardening, decorating or a home
hairdresser.
“Our helpers are our core. The
vision is to create an ecosystem
of services for older adults
enabling them to thrive as they
age. Increasingly we are hearing
from adult children who want to
get us involved in routine help for
relatives.
“When we recruited we were
very selective and took on just
five per cent of applicants, all
of whom have been vetted and
trained to our high standards.
It’s been rewarding to receive
encouragement from the various
local communities and charities
where we operate.”
The Winchester team work
throughout the city centre,
Littleton, Weeke, Stanmore,
Oliver’s Battery, St Cross, Fulflood
and Abbott’s Barton.
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Mix and match
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