Befriending
We run a number of befriending schemes. We support volunteer befrienders to go into people's homes providing friendship and that little bit of support for lonely and less mobile older people.
This service is free but contributions to assist us in our work are always welcome.
Help at Home Befriending Visitor and Telephone Buddy Scheme
Help at Home is available in the Shropshire Council area.
Telephone: 01743 233 788
Find out about Help at Home
Neighbourhood Contact scheme
The Neighbourhood Contact scheme is available in the Telford & Wrekin Council area. Contact the Telford office for more information.
Telephone: 01952 201 803
Volunteer Visiting scheme
The Volunteer Visiting scheme is available in Telford & Wrekin. Volunteers visit older people in their own homes, providing friendship and support. Visits take place at times to suit both volunteer and service user and can vary from once a week to once a month.
Volunteers can bring shopping, play a game of cards or just chat — whatever the older person wishes to do. For more details, contact the Telford office on 01952 201 803.
Home from Hospital
We support people to remain at home and lead as active and independent a life as possible. We can offer social and practical support for up to six weeks in south Shropshire and north east Shropshire.
Contact:
North East Shropshire Interdisciplinary Team
Telephone: 01630 650 850
Age UK Home from Hospital scheme — south Shropshire
Telephone: 01584 878 045