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We have lots of information and resources suitable for befriending projects and befriending coordinators and continue to create new resources suitable for during the pandemic. We also offer weekly Q&A sessions to ask the team any questions direct and to network with other befriending organisations.…
FREE fresh, frozen and ambient groceries, homemade soups and cooking. We have a wide variety of products to suit all tastes and needs. We can deliver to hostels. We supply free shops, food banks, homeless hostels, families and individuals
Staff/Volunteers will deliver food and hygiene products to individuals and families who would benefit from this service
Tuesday to Friday between 9:30 and 5 by arrangement and dependent on supply
Despite all the changes that the Coronavirus has brought, we are still supporting families through our:
• Helpline 0800 254 0088
• Webchat www.familiesoutside.org.uk
• Text FAMOUT to 60777
• Email support@familiesoutside.org.uk
Our Regional Teams are also providing support, albeit remotely. Pl…
We provide mental health services including Immediate Help Service, Counselling, Social Prescribing, Family and Carers Support, Social Spark, Bereaved by Suicide Support, Mental Health Skills and Education. Previously largely in-person, our services are now being successfully delivered via the telep…
Food shopping, Food Delivery, Transportation to medical centres, Online and telephone Befriending, Online and telephone Computer, Laptop, iPad and Mobile phone support.
Dementia advice , emotional support, advice and information to anyone living or caring for a person who has dementia.
We are currently providing emotional support and advice via telephone, email and online virtual support.
We can provide guidance and information of local support services , a fr…
We have trained and experienced befrienders ready to contact any one who feels that they would like a friendly phone call. Our volunteers are mainly trained and experienced in face to face befriending and want to help reduce feelings of isolation by now using the telephone.
