The Chapel Row Community Service Group is a group of volunteers set up to help the elderly, the lonely and those in need, by such means as: Transport for those unable to use public transport to and from the dentist, chiropodist and optician, etc; hospital…
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A dedicated team of befriender/support volunteers will provide practical and emotional support to those aged over 25 who feel isolated and are or have been affected by cancer. For the most part this involves lending a listening ear. Allowing people with cancer the chance to talk openly…
Age UK Berkshire provide a free befriending service in Reading, Bracknell and West Berkshire. The team of dedicated and caring volunteers are not currently visiting clients in their own homes, but if you need this or similar support in one of these areas, Age UK Berkshire may know of…
Sometimes the security of knowing somebody is there to call upon, should you need them, is enough - volunteers visit or call as often as you request.
Many people find themselves alone for one reason or another, or are isolated, perhaps due to illness or disability. They just don’t get out as often as they would like or see as many people as before. A volunteer with matching interests and personality will be…
The telephone befriending service will match you with a volunteer to call you each week (or however often works best for you) to make sure you have someone to talk to. Visit the Berkshire Vision website today.
Crosslink is a member of the Churches Together around Tadley. Members of the Tadley United Reformed Church are Crosslink volunteers. The organisation provides help and assistant to people in need if a volunteer is available when requested. Some of the assistance provided:GardeningDIYPet careSitting serviceShoppingBefriendingVisitingPrescription collection
Nightingale personal assistants can help with: HOUSEWORKBy helping with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, paperwork, travel planning or pet care. SHOPPINGBy helping with heavy bags whether a quick trip to the supermarket or a relaxing trip into town. TRAVELBy helping you to get out into the…
The group has a programme of speakers and drop in sessions at these meetings and also have a Breast Cancer Care Support volunteer available, plus partner support and a lady who has the BRCA2 gene. Services provided include: Relative support, befriending, bereavement support, cancer information materials,…
AVAILABLE FOR CLIENTS Services provided: Administering Medication Home help Personal care Help getting out and about Buddying and befriending Help with communication correspondence Meals preparation Respite care Sitting service Coming home from hospital Live-in care
Skills varied to meet individual requirements and needs while liaising with families and or visiting carers. Services provided include: - Home help Friendship and befriending Short period Respite Sitting Services Other services can be discussed and agreed during initial contact.
Social isolation and loneliness are more than an emotional experience, they have huge mental and physical health implications. Call companions make regular phone calls to lonely and isolated older people. Regular chats and companionship provide friendship.
Side by Side is a service that helps people with dementia to keep doing the things they love. The service helps people get out and about with the support of a volunteer doing an activity of their choice. This might be anything from joining a local club,…
The Silver Line Helpline provides three functions to support older people: a sign-posting service to link them into the many, varied services that exist around the country; a befriending service to combat loneliness; and a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and…
Social Prescribers can help you: Improve your general health and wellbeing Reduce feelings of isolation Discover local self-help groups, clubs and befriending agencies Volunteer your own time and experiences Find bereavement support Access social groups and parenting classes Explore support for housing, employment, benefits, debt &…