Befriending.

Befriending & Home from Hospital

Befriending
The service provides low level support to maintain a feeling of well being and inclusion. This will involve home visits, and can involve accompanying to shops, collecting pension, or just a friendly chat. The service will help build confidence, widen social activity and can provide support in line with the customers needs: Regaining confidence Develop a “New Routine” Find Information Breaking down social isolation Signposting necessary help from appropriate Organisations and agencies
The befriending service is open to anyone over 50 who requires support and feels that befriending will be beneficial to their needs. A key part of the scheme is Home from Hospital Support.

The scheme is supported by a network of Volunteers. For more information please contact us on 01274 871328.

Home from Hospital Support
Open to anybody over the age of 50 who has recently been discharged from hospital and would benefit from a little help to rebuild confidence and resume daily life. We have trained volunteers who can provide a regular visit on a weekly basis for up to 6 weeks. They will have time to listen or discuss issues of concern. In appropriate circumstances perhaps an accompanied walk to the local shops or even around the block might help to regain lost confidence. It may be that an introduction to local activities might prove beneficial. The service is free.
If you know of anyone who may benefit from this service contact us on 01274 871328