Formby Befriending Scheme
About Formby Befriending Scheme
We are an independent charity offering companionship and support to older people who mostly live alone and have become socially isolated or are no longer able to get out and about as much as they used to. We have Befrienders, and hold regular coffee clubs for our members, and our wider, aged community. Plus an activity coffee club programme for winter months.
We hold information sessions for our members and our wider elderly community, such as Staying Well in Winter.
In August, in partnership with Churches Together, we hold a fortnight of activities such as musical entertainment, shows, quizzes, parties, meals, health and fitness to name a few. The programme usually offers around 30 events, hosted in local community buildings by various groups, local businesses and churches.
Formby, England, L37 4AF
Service Eligibility
Anyone who is over 65, lives mostly alone, and/or has become socially isolated through mobility issues can be referred into our service. But they must reside in Formby, Hightown or Ince Blundell. We encourage self referrals, referrals from family and friends or Healthcare Professionals. Referrals can be made through our website, via email, or telephone. If in doubt, please contact us!
Information for Volunteers
Are you a good listener/enjoy meeting people?
Befrienders – visit an older person in their home a min of 1 hour per week, at a mutually agreed time, sometimes taking them out locally. Telephone Befrienders call an older person in their home once a week or little and often. Volunteers/Friends matched by interests.
Coffee Club Volunteers – set up, serve drinks/snacks, chat with guests, provide support. In ‘Activity’ sessions we offer craft activities, pamper sessions etc. Volunteers help out usually once per month.
Volunteer Drivers – help members get to our activities.
Full training and support is provided, incl Safeguarding. All volunteers fill in an application form, require two referees, and have a DBS check (at no cost to them). Drivers need a full, clean driving licence and insurance.
Age Groups
Themes
Care Experienced PeopleRegions
Country: England
North West EnglandOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted