Age UK Somerset - Wellbeing Service
Our Wellbeing Service helps older people in Somerset and North Somerset feel connected, supported and heard. We offer three types of support: Walk and Talk, Wellbeing Friends and Friendly Phone Calls. Through our wellbeing services, we match older people with friendly volunteers who provide companionship, conversation and a valuable connection to the outside world through regular visits, calls or walks. By building meaningful friendships, the service helps reduce loneliness and isolation and improve wellbeing. The service is volunteer-led, so availability may vary in some areas.
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Wellbeing Friends :A friendly volunteer is matched with an older person for regular home visits, providing companionship, conversation and social connection to help reduce loneliness and isolation.
Walk and Talk : A volunteer accompanies an older person on a walk in their local area, offering friendly conversation, companionship and encouragement to stay active and connected.
Friendly Phone Calls : A volunteer provides regular telephone calls, offering a listening ear, friendly chat and ongoing support for those who may feel isolated or unable to get out and about.
The service does not provide: dementia specialist support, shopping, transport or home help.
Click here to see the other services that Age UK Somerset provides.https://taunton.somersetfrontline.org.uk/library?text=Age%20UK%20Somerset
Who can use this service?
People across Somerset aged 60+,living alone and not residing with family or in a care/residential home
The service does not provide: dementia specialist support, shopping, transport or home help.
How are services delivered?
Our services are delivered by trained volunteers and can be provided through regular home visits, telephone calls or accompanied walks, depending on the type of support that best meets an individual's needs. We carefully match volunteers and clients where possible to help build meaningful friendships and reduce loneliness.
Call us for more details and to discuss the support available in your area.
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