Positive Ageing at Blackfriars Befriending Service – Ageing Well Southwark Partner Service

Matches trained volunteers with local older people who are unable to go out by themselves and who are at very high risk of loneliness. Befrienders visit weekly for company and conversation,Telephone befriending for clients on the waiting list for visits and during Covid-19 restrictions, Our Aim is to reduce isolation and increase independence and involvement in the community

Link Age Southwark Shopping Service – Ageing Well Southwark Partner Service

We offer a shopping and prescription pick up service to those who are unable to or have concerns about going to the shops given the current situation. Service users are matched with a volunteer who provides them with their weekly shop based on what the service user has told us that they want. Payment for shopping is arranged with each individual in such a way that will suit them but that avoids any exchange of cash. This service is subject to availability of volunteers. If we cannot provide a volunteer, we will try to help to find support from elsewhere.

Dementia Carers Count, Benefits Advice

Work with family carers of people living with dementia – a partner, family member or friend. Key aims are to help carers learn more about dementia and ways to improve their own wellbeing. Provide free courses designed and delivered by healthcare professionals, that will help carers develop skills and build confidence to navigate the highs and lows – meet and connect with people in a similar situation, learn how to make your life manageable and maintain your own health. Practical tips that you can use every day. Advice on carers rights and benefits. Advice on carers rights and benefits. Advice on carers rights and benefits. Information for employers of carers – practical advice and support for employers seeking to develop carer friendly policy and practice and retain skilled workers