Provides a range of services for elderly people. Low key home maintenance, befriending and dog walking. Runs Library Club and Rainbow Club. Offers advice and information on support. Services available in the North Devon area.
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Telephone Careline - a volunteer will telephone an elderly housebound person for a five minute befriending call. The volunteers have extensive information on benefits and services available in the community. This service also supports elderly carers.
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Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older people in Crediton and district. We aim to improve the quality of life for older people, their relatives, friends and carers. We provide services that meet the needs of older people by maintaining their…
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The Better Later Lives project is for people over pension age who may have experienced a life change and need some support to think about what happens next. Perhaps you have lost a loved one and are wondering how life will be in the future, or you…
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At Age UK Devon, we understand that as we get older some household tasks can be a challenge. Older people have told us that companionship, conversation and pursuing hobbies are important to their quality of life. Our Enabling and Home Support Service aims to meet…
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At Age UK Devon, we understand that as we get older some household tasks can be a challenge. Older people have told us that companionship, conversation and pursuing hobbies are important to their quality of life. Our Enabling and Home Support Service aims to meet…
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This is a friendly and welcoming drop-in social group that offers a range of activities and lots of chat, laughter and fun. It is based at Beacon Heath Church on King Arthur's Road so do go along and you'll get a warm welcome from Jenny…
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We match suitable volunteers with older people who live alone and would enjoy some extra company and friendship on a regular basis with support from a service co-ordinator to monitor all's going well. A telephone support service is also available where volunteers phone isolated older…
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BefriendingVolunteers visit people for about 1 hour each week in their own home for a chat and a cup of tea, offering friendship and companionship. A friendly face or listening ear can make a positive difference to older people living in the community. CarelineCareline volunteers…
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Ageing Well Torbay is a six year project, funded by Big Lottery, which aims to reconnect communities and reduce social isolation amongst the 50+ generation across Torbay. Older people have told us they are isolated due to retirement, bereavement, low income, poor health and mobility,…
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