Wellbeing Service
Our Wellbeing Service is about ensuring that older people have the opportunity to lead the very best life they can.
Because growing older is a different experience for everyone, the Wellbeing Service offers a range of different elements - such as Walk and Talk, Wellbeing Friends, Friendly Phone Calls and Chat and Map - to help individuals over 60 feel less lonely, always listened to and given the tailored support they need to improve their quality of life.
The free elements that make up Age UK Somerset's Wellbeing service
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Chat and Map
This free programme offers a holistic approach to solving the issues that may be affecting the quality of life of an older person. An appointment starts with a chat to help map what daily life is like for individuals and ends with solutions to make daily life better.
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Walk and Talk
Our free Walk and Talk programme is for older people who live alone, feel isolated and would like the company of a friendly volunteer to talk to during a regular short walk while enjoying the benefits that getting outdoors and being more active can bring. The service helps to reduce loneliness and improve emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing.
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Friendly Phone Calls
Our Friendly Phone Calls service is for anyone aged over 60 in Somerset, who may sometimes feel lonely, isolated, or a bit low and would appreciate having a regular telephone chat with a friendly volunteer.
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Wellbeing Friends
Our free Wellbeing Friends programme is available for older people in Somerset and North Somerset who live alone and feel isolated or lonely but for whom our Walk and Talk programme is not the right solution. It matches a client with a volunteer who will visit regularly for a friendly chat.
Could you help?
We rely on the help of Volunteers to provide this service.
Would you be interested in joining the team?
Find out about Volunteering with this service