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Contact the Befriending team If you or somebody you understand would like to discover more information 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 precisely what it seems like getting individuals together to make good friends. MHA Neighborhoods are local groups and clubs focused on supporting older people to preserve their independence by taking part in, supporting or leading a variety of various groups, clubs and activities.


Our groups also supply different volunteer-led befriending services, using assistance and companionship to older people who feel or are at threat of ending up being lonely and/or socially separated. Lots of older people residing in their own homes can become separated and lonesome, however with a regular weekly go to maybe to check out the paper to an aesthetically impaired person, to play cards or accompany a member with their grocery store - MHA Communities can assist avoid this from occurring.
Some groups likewise provide a telephone befriending service. Befrienders visit the houses of older people on a routine basis at a time that is practical to both the volunteer and yourself. Check outs are arranged by yourself and the befriender. A common go to might include 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 also signpost you to other assistance services if required. Learn more can be a crucial link in between yourself and the outside world. Maybe you just elegant someone new to chat to and the feeling of knowing that you can anticipate a weekly go to. Befriending is supplied totally free of charge to users of the service.
If you 'd like to support the work we do please consider donating or fundraising for MHA >> Anybody can refer an older person to the service relative, GP's, health visitors, nurses or perhaps a next-door neighbour. Simply guarantee that you have the approval of the person being referred.

Reconsider Companions 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 regional community through social activities.