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Befriending works

09.11.2023

This week is Befriending Week.  Have a look at some of the lovely feedback we received.

We offer a befriending service to older members of our community. Many of our befriendees have been with us for three years or more and although initially referred for telephone befriending or home visits we have always encouraged all befriendees to get out and about if they are able to. Over half our befriending referrals now attend activities either at Ashford Place or at a place we have signposted them to as being more suitable.  This is not an expected outcome for the initial referrer but is a great outcome for the individual. As you can see from the feedback below from participants in our Wednesday Activities and diners in our community café Befriending works for sure - each of these pieces of feedback come from people who were initially referred for home visits.  We are very proud of this success.