Organisation and Services
Befriending and Re-ablement
• Accepts professional, family and self-referrals
• 6 week one-to-one support service with a Befriending and Re-ablement Officer
• A volunteer befriender
This service gives people aged 50+ the opportunity to increase their independence, improve confidence and overcome loneliness and isolation. Anyone who feels lonely, is aged 50 and over, who lives in the borough of Sefton and has a Sefton GP is eligible to receive this free service. We also welcome clients who live in care and nursing homes to make use of the service.
Our dedicated Befriending and Re-ablement Officers provide up to 6 weeks of support for up to 2 hours per week. They work collaboratively with each client to support and encourage them to set personal goals to work towards with a focus on maximising independence and wellbeing and finding a positive outlook. This encompasses support with health issues, money worries, confidence building and support to develop a strong social network.
Following 6 weeks of support, we can provide ongoing companionship visits with one of our amazing volunteer befrienders. Volunteers are carefully matched with the client to ensure compatibility and are referenced, trained and DBS checked to ensure safety.
To enquire or make a referral please contact us:
Phone: 0151 330 5678
Email: mail@ageconcernliverpoolandsefton.org.uk
• 6 week one-to-one support service with a Befriending and Re-ablement Officer
• A volunteer befriender
This service gives people aged 50+ the opportunity to increase their independence, improve confidence and overcome loneliness and isolation. Anyone who feels lonely, is aged 50 and over, who lives in the borough of Sefton and has a Sefton GP is eligible to receive this free service. We also welcome clients who live in care and nursing homes to make use of the service.
Our dedicated Befriending and Re-ablement Officers provide up to 6 weeks of support for up to 2 hours per week. They work collaboratively with each client to support and encourage them to set personal goals to work towards with a focus on maximising independence and wellbeing and finding a positive outlook. This encompasses support with health issues, money worries, confidence building and support to develop a strong social network.
Following 6 weeks of support, we can provide ongoing companionship visits with one of our amazing volunteer befrienders. Volunteers are carefully matched with the client to ensure compatibility and are referenced, trained and DBS checked to ensure safety.
To enquire or make a referral please contact us:
Phone: 0151 330 5678
Email: mail@ageconcernliverpoolandsefton.org.uk
Email: mail@ageconcernliverpoolandsefton.org.uk