Staying Well
Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service for adults in Calderdale
The Staying Well Hub Team would like to remind you that we are still here to listen to your concerns and help you make sense of what is happening. Whatever you are dealing with, we would like to hear from you because help is always at hand.
The telephone befriending service is how the Staying Well Team can be contacted during the COVID-19 period.
As face to face may not be an option for a while, this service offers a more personal contact to people struggling with isolation.
Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service
Isolation has never been such a concern and risk as it currently is but a chat with a Volunteer Befriender can make all the difference to someone who is lonely.
Right now we are working with volunteers to provide a Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service for adults in Calderdale who want someone to talk to regularly or just want to to hear a friendly voice. And we have volunteers from across Calderdale who can speak a variety of different languages!
This service aims to match clients with volunteers who have similar interests and common ground, aiming to offer a listening ear to those who feel isolated.
If this sounds like what you’re after, ring 01422 392767 to make a referral or visit the Staying Well website to fill out the referral form.
Individuals can refer themselves. In order to refer someone you will need their consent.
All volunteers must go through the safeguarding process run by Calderdale council and the entire process is closely monitored to ensure everyone’s safety.
For more information visit the Staying Well Telephone Befriending service page
Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service for adults in Calderdale
Sometimes just a brew and a chat would just do and the Staying Well Hub team have found a way to bring this simple yet vital service back.
Although face to face may not be an option at the present, the new telephone befriending service offers a more personal contact to people struggling with isolation.
Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service
Isolation has never been such a concern and risk as it currently is but a chat with a Volunteer Befriender can make all the difference to someone who is lonely.
Right now we are working with volunteers to provide a Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service for adults in Calderdale who want someone to talk to regularly or just want to to hear a friendly voice.
This service aims to match clients with volunteers who have similar interests and common ground, aiming to offer a listening ear to those who feel isolated.
If this sounds like what you’re after, ring 01422 392767 to make a referral or visit the Staying Well website to fill out the referral form.
Individuals can refer themselves. In order to refer someone you will need their consent.
All volunteers must go through the safeguarding process run by Calderdale council and the entire process is closely monitored to ensure everyone’s safety.
For more information visit the Staying Well Telephone Befriending service page
Merry Christmas from the Staying Well team!
Before we sign off for the holidays we’d like to say a Merry Christmas to everyone especially the community groups and organisations who have supported Staying Well over the last year – we couldn’t do what we do without you kindness and generosity!
Please keep an eye on our website and social media as we will be bringing in the new year with details of our Staying Well Awards. And maybe while you’re enjoying your turkey or vegan nut roast, start thinking about the people and groups in your community who deserve some recognition for all they do.
Staying Well staff will be back in the office from Monday 6th January 2020 but you can also find information about events and services in Calderdale in our latest newsletter.
Have a peaceful and relaxing holiday!
Start the New Year walking with like-minded people!
Kick start the new year with a Healthy Minds Wellbeing Walk on Thursday 9 January 2020.
Citizens Advice Energy Roadshow – to help vulnerable individuals
Do you run a group for vulnerable clients? Do you want Citizens Advice to provide your group with support on energy advice?
Citizens Advice is heading out across Calderdale on an Energy Roadshow starting 20 January 2020.
There is considerable evidence that the most vulnerable are often among those most disengaged from the energy market and lack the confidence necessary to save money by taking action on tariffs, switching and improving energy efficiency. We’re here to help clients have the confidence to switch and save.
If you’d like training and advice for your group contact Sarah or Susan on 01422 652250.
Citizens Advice Calderdale
37 Harrison Road
Halifax HX1 2AF
General Enquiries: 01422 842848
We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. For everyone, for 80 years.
