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For example, you could:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>speak to them by phone or video call to offer companionship and support \u2013 having a regular time to talk, which you could write on a calendar or whiteboard, can give them something to look forward to<\/li>\n<li>help them manage their bills and benefits<\/li>\n<li>help organise their daily household matters, such as food shopping deliveries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/meals-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meals on wheels<\/a> (via social services) or arranging for a neighbour to put their rubbish out<\/li>\n<li>coordinate their medical appointments, prescriptions and\/or visits from health and social care professionals \u2013 with the person\u2019s permission, their GP could name you as their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/gp-services-for-someone-else-proxy-access\/what-is-proxy-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018proxy\u2019<\/a> so they can discuss their healthcare with you<\/li>\n<li>organise transport for hospital and other appointments<\/li>\n<li>send photos, letters, postcards or small gifts to show you are thinking of them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Caring from afar often involves coordinating lots of tasks. 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