The Forum offers support and befriending services to people over 50 in the Telford & Wrekin area, who would benefit from regular contact, companionship, help getting out and about or help at home (excludes personal care).
Home Support & Help Getting Out
Forum 50+ offers support and befriending services to people over 50 in the Telford & Wrekin area, who would benefit from regular contact, companionship, help getting out and about or help at home (excludes personal care).
Our befriending volunteers:
· Provide company and support through home visits, and/or helping you build confidence going out – perhaps being accompanied on a gentle walk or trip to the park, shops or café.
· You may want to try out a group activity. They’ll help you find out more about the group and even accompany you to the first session.
We also provide support for people with more complex needs including managing day to day tasks, helping to go shopping and attend a group. This does not include personal care. (Charges may apply for help at home).
Find out more about the role of a Volunteer Befriender.
Telephone Chat Scheme
Volunteers call at regular times for a friendly chat and to check that people are coping. The scheme has been proven to make a difference in terms of feeling less lonely and isolated, and that someone cares and has the time to listen and chat.
It may be that you’re feeling isolated, a little anxious or depressed, or that you don’t know how to find social connection. However, you don’t need to fall into these categories to use the service, it may just be that you’d welcome someone to chat to on a regular basis. Or you may wish to be a volunteer caller, and help someone else and at the same time, benefit yourself too.
Call us to find out more 07932 828333/07552 975676
Find out more about volunteering as a caller.
If you would like to find out more about our support and befriending services, or volunteering, please use the CONTACT US form or call us on 07932 828333/07552 975676.
