Contact the Befriending group If you or someone you understand want to find out more info 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 Neighborhoods, befriending is exactly what it sounds like getting people together to make buddies. Learn more are regional groups and clubs targeted at supporting older people to keep their independence by getting involved in, supporting or leading a series of various groups, clubs and activities.
Our groups also offer various volunteer-led befriending services, offering assistance and friendship to older individuals who feel or are at threat of ending up being lonesome and/or socially isolated. Many older people residing in their own houses can become separated and lonely, however with a routine weekly visit possibly to read the paper to an aesthetically impaired individual, to play cards or accompany a member with their grocery shop - MHA Communities can help prevent this from taking place.
Some groups also provide a telephone befriending service. Befrienders go to the houses of older individuals on a regular basis at a time that is convenient to both the volunteer and yourself. Gos to are arranged by yourself and the befriender. A normal check out might consist of a sit down with tea and cake followed by a chat about your lives, or possibly you'll chat while you play cards.
We can also signpost you to other assistance services if required. Befriending can be an important link between yourself and the outside world. Possibly you simply expensive someone new to talk to and the sensation of understanding that you can expect a weekly see. Befriending is offered complimentary of charge to users of the service.
If you wish to support the work we do please think about donating or fundraising for MHA >> Anyone can refer an older person to the service member of the family, GP's, health visitors, nurses and even a next-door neighbour. Just ensure that you have the consent of the individual being referred.
Reconsider Buddies Befriending (East Herts) Community assistance Nelson Court, Gladstone Roadway, 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 people to re-engage with their local community through social activities.