Service Details

Brief description:

We provide a one hour visiting service once a week on a regular basis in their own homes to people over 60 who are elderly and frail or elderly people with dementia. The service is available Monday to Friday.

Organisation name:

Type of break:

Befriending

Care needs catered for:

Dementia, Physical Disability

Ages catered for:

Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Anyone can make a referral - for themselves, a relative or friend. Professionals can also refer a client.

Full service description:

Our service helps to reduce isolation, increase social contact, help retain remaining skills and to give respite to carers. We have a part-time Project Manager and a team of trained volunteers.

Price information:

This service is free.

Organisation providing this information:

The Broomhouse Centre

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR

Accessibility Details

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

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