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Age Concern Barnstaple

Provide services to the older generations (60+) in our communities enabling them to live independently.

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Provide services to the older generations (60+) in our communities enabling them to live independently.

We offer 8 services in the Barnstaple and the North Devon Area.

Care Line: Offering information and support, help with benefit applications etc

Community Transport:  Volunteer drivers take people for medical, social and practical journeys.

Shopping Service: A volunteer either accompanies a Client enabling them to do their shopping, or can take a list and collect shopping, carry bags etc.

Befriending: A volunteer either visits or telephones a client to have a chat and check on their wellbeing.

Carer Support:  A volunteer vists a 'cared for' person to allow the carer to take a much needed break.

Hospital Support:  A volunteer can offer short term support for up to 6 weeks before, during and after a hospital stay.

Community Activities: We have a full schedule of activities such as coffee mornings, pub lunches, seated exercise.

Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter Hire.

We offer 8 services in the Barnstaple and the North Devon Area. Care Line: Offering information and support, help with benefit applications etc Community Transport:  Volunteer drivers take people for medical, social and practical journeys. Shopping Service: A volunteer either accompanies a Client enabling them to do their shopping, or can take a list and collect shopping, carry bags etc. Befriending: A volunteer either visits or telephones a client to have a chat and check on their...
 

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Part of the Age Concern Community Activity Programme for those aged 60+. What happens at the Afternoon Bingo? Eyes down at 2pm, a wrapped ... Read more
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What happens at the Library Club Talk? Each month, a guest speaker is invited to tell you all about what they do. This might also involve props or ... Read more
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Driving people to their medical, practical and social appointments. Accompanying and supporting people to attend appointments. Journey times vary ... Read more
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We are currently in need of two trustees. One of whom would be a treasurer role. There are 6 meetings per year plus an AGM, currently over a ... Read more
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Age concern is looking for people who could spare a small amount of time each week to support the Befriending service. Coudl you provide a weekly ... Read more
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Provide a weekly visit to befriend the cared-for person allowing the carer to take a much needed break. Visits are usually 2-3 hours.

  • 274 days remaining
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