Mearns Kirk Helping Hands
About Mearns Kirk Helping Hands
We are a community-led charity based in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. We run groups, activities and support services that help people stay connected, improve wellbeing and feel part of their community.
We offer:
- one to one befriending for people aged 70 and over who feel lonely or isolated
- specialised befriending for people with a diagnosis of dementia, with a focus on those with early on-set dementia
Mearns Kirk Halls 404 Mearns Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire G77 5BU, GB
Service Eligibility
If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from a befriender, a professional will need to make a referral on your behalf. This will be someone who knows you and provides you with some kind of professional care or support, such as a social worker, GP, or paid care worker.
Information for Volunteers
We believe that volunteering should be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Volunteering your time with Mearns Kirk Helping Hands can help you learn new skills or develop existing ones, help build your confidence and meet new people. You gain all this while also helping to make a huge difference to the lives of older people and people living with dementia in our community.
More InformationAge Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Dementia/Memory loss, Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted