Providing informal practical help and support to the residents of Whittington and Fisherwick.

The primary beneficiary groups are the vulnerable elderly; those living alone, often socially isolated; with mobility and health issues/disabilities. The volunteers benefit themselves as well as the community they serve, sharing their skills and knowledge but learning too.

The programme of volunteer support currently includes:

• Provision of essential transport for medical appointments, and social activities. Journeys are free within the village and ‘at cost’ further afield.

• Accompanying clients for medical appointments in absence of family member

• Home visits/befriending

• Social events to combat social isolation / encourage home friendship groups

• Shopping/prescription collection

• Home/ garden practical jobs

• Assistance with letter writing, form filling, computer/communication use

• Information/signposting

Contact for assistance is easy through one local telephone number answered by Duty Officers who contact volunteers to provide the appropriate support. A sophisticated database is kept together with a secure record of clients’ specific needs.

Telephone: 10am-Midday, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Sessions Run

Monday morning, Wednesday morning, Friday morning