Contact the Befriending group If you or someone you understand want to discover 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.
One of the most popular services within our MHA Communities, befriending is exactly what it sounds like getting individuals together to make pals. MHA Communities are regional groups and clubs targeted at supporting older people to keep their independence by taking part in, supporting or leading a range of different groups, clubs and activities.
Our groups also offer different volunteer-led befriending services, using support and companionship to older individuals who feel or are at danger of becoming lonesome and/or socially separated. Numerous older individuals living in their own homes can become separated and lonely, but with a regular weekly visit maybe to read the paper to a visually impaired person, to play cards or accompany a member with their grocery shop - MHA Communities can assist prevent this from happening.
Some groups also provide a telephone befriending service. Befrienders check out the houses of older individuals regularly at a time that is hassle-free to both the volunteer and yourself. Gos to are set up by yourself and the befriender. A normal go to 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 support services if required. Learn more can be a crucial link in between yourself and the outdoors world. Maybe you just fancy somebody brand-new to talk to and the sensation of knowing that you can expect a weekly visit. Befriending is provided free of charge to users of the service.
If you want to support the work we do please think about donating or fundraising for MHA >> Anyone can refer an older individual to the service relative, GP's, health visitors, nurses or even a next-door neighbour. Just ensure that you have the authorization of the person being referred.
Rethink Companions Befriending (East Herts) Neighborhood support 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 assists people to re-engage with their regional community through social activities.