Monifieth Befriending Scheme

Brief description:

The purpose of the organisation is to reduce loneliness and isolation among older people living at home in Monifieth who are socially isolated because of illness, disability or some difficulties in their life. Our organisation also offers a befriending service for people in care homes and bereaved people of any age living in Monifieth.

Organisation name:

Monifieth Befrienders

Type of break:

Befriending

Care needs catered for:

Infirm and Elderly

Ages catered for:

Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Monifieth Befrienders has an open referral system and is happy to receive referrals from anyone including self referrals. Please contact our Project Co-ordinator for a referral form or more information.

Type of accommodation:

N/A

Cultural needs catered for:

N/A

Full service description:

Objectives of befriending - <ul> <li>To enhance the quality of the person’s life</li> <li>To support and promote a person's welfare</li> <li>To provide direct support, to alleviate the pressures for families who care for older relatives at home</li> <li>To provide volunteers who will encourage more involvement in the community</li> <li>Our volunteer befrienders undergo screening and initial training, attend monthly volunteer meetings, receive ongoing support and supervision, and additional ad-hoc training. They spend time getting to know their Friend and provide company and friendship in a way that suits their particular circumstances. Visits are normally once a week, for approximately 2 hours.</li> </ul>

Price information:

Free service.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

All of our volunteers are reference checked and have PVG membership. They understand the importance of confidentiality. They are interviewed and trained by our Co-ordinators and are issued with photographic ID cards.

Organisation providing this information:

Monifieth Befrienders

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR

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