Contact the Befriending team If you or somebody you know wish to find out more details about our befriending services, please contact a member of our group on 020 8589 0071 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or.
Among the most popular services within our MHA Communities, befriending is precisely what it sounds like getting individuals together to make buddies. MHA Neighborhoods are local groups and clubs targeted at supporting older individuals to preserve their self-reliance by getting involved in, supporting or leading a series of different groups, clubs and activities.
Our groups likewise supply different volunteer-led befriending services, using support and companionship to older individuals who feel or are at risk of becoming lonesome and/or socially separated. Lots of older people living in their own houses can become separated and lonesome, but with a routine weekly check out possibly to read the paper to an aesthetically impaired individual, to play cards or accompany a member with their grocery shop - MHA Communities can assist prevent this from happening.
Some groups likewise use a telephone befriending service. Befrienders go to the houses of older individuals on a routine basis at a time that is practical to both the volunteer and yourself. Learn more are arranged by yourself and the befriender. A common visit could consist of a take a seat with tea and cake followed by a chat about your lives, or maybe you'll talk while you play cards.
We can likewise signpost you to other assistance services if needed. Befriending can be a crucial link between yourself and the outdoors world. Maybe you simply expensive someone new to talk to and the sensation of knowing that you can anticipate a weekly check out. Befriending is offered free of charge to users of the service.
If you want to support the work we do please think about contributing or fundraising for MHA >> Anyone can refer an older person to the service household members, GP's, health visitors, nurses and even a next-door neighbour. Just guarantee that you have the permission of the individual being referred.
Reassess Buddies Befriending (East Herts) Community assistance Nelson Court, Gladstone Road, Ware, Hert, SG12 0AG Monday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Wednesday:9. 00am - 5:00 pm Thursday - Friday:9. 00am - 5. 00pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed Rethink Companions is a befriending service that helps individuals to re-engage with their local community through social activities.