Aims:
To relieve the loneliness of isolated older people (over the age of seventy) who are living alone with little support.
Services provided:
- Local groups of volunteers organise monthly group outings for elderly isolated people in their area, to visit a hosts home for afternoon tea
- Volunteering opportunities for drivers, helpers, hosts and hostesses, area co-ordinators
- A service on a Sunday when other services are not available, often identified as the loneliest day of the week.
local groups:
Groups located throughout Scotland, check the website for details or contact Morna on 01786 871 264
Address
Morna O'May
(Head of Service)
Phone: 01786 871 264
Website: http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/scotland/
Email: morna.omay@contact-the-elderly.org.uk