 | What does it do?The supporting people team consists of: - Services Manager
- Project Manager
- 3 Assistant Managers
- Welfare Benefits Advisor
- 5 Visiting Assistants
- 93 volunteers
Support Includes - Friendship
- Listening
- Advocacy
- Problem Solving
- Advice and Information
- Promoting Independence
- Social Intergration
What we Do
Volunteers and visiting assistants visit people in their own homes on a weekly/fortnightly basis, with visits usually lasting between 1- 2 hours. We also have a telephone service, with volunteers and staff phoning clients on a regular weekly/fortnightly basis. The project also holds events throughout the year e.g. summer outings such as theatre trips. During the winter we have held Christmas get-togethers in various locations |
Who it is for: The project operates a floating support type service , offering long term, low level support, to help maintain independence and well being.
This service is entirely free, offering client led support to people in the City and County of Swansea, over 55 years of age and living on their own.
The project operates Monday to Friday 9 - 5 | Where it is available: Local service covering: Swansea. | What it costs: This is a free service | How to access or apply for it: For further information please contact:
Christine Shipton - Manager
Sue Morris / Angela Warren / - Assistant Managers
Ann Goold - Volunteer Manager
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Age Concern Swansea
Pagefield House
Page Street
Swansea
SA1 4EZ
01792 648866 | Classification(s): Casework, advocacy & support, Independent living, Advocacy, Socialising, Emotional support | Info last updated: 20/02/2012. |
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