 | What does it do?It brings people together in groups of 5/6 people over the telephone. There are NO phone charges as the members are called and linked over the telephone with the other members. Each group has a facilitator to assist discussion about the book they chose or for general conversation, depending whether they chose a book group or discussion group.The calls last one hour and the groups meet over the telephone every 4/5 weeks. The books are sent out free of charge with a prepaid jiffy bag for the books return. We have large print and audio books available. |
Who it is for: We are an older people’s charity and we have recently started a new FREE service; telephone conference book/TV discussion groups, for those 70 years and over on a lower income, and think it would be something that your housing support officers may like to pass on to their residents. For further information please telephone 0207 605 4232. | Ethnic / cultural aspects: No | Where it is available: National service (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales).and Ireland. | What it costs: FREE SERVICE | How to access or apply for it: Call Rosalind Devine on 0207 605 4232. | What to expect then: Once they have applied there is a small form to fill in, asking for references, once that is all completed, they are put into a group. | Additional information: No specialist equipment required, just a land line/mobile telephone. | Classification(s): Socialising | Info last updated: 24/05/2012. |
| About the service provider: | | Contact info: | Care dept.: 6 Avonmore Road, London, W14 8RL. (view on map) Telephone: 0207 605 4232 | | Parent organisation: | Independent Age | | Who are they? | A unique and growing charity,providing information, advice and support for thousands of older people across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We offer a 'helping hand from a trusted friend', tackling older people's financial need and loneliness by offer |
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