Who is eligible for the service?
The service is available to those:
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Aged 60+
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Resident of the south east area of Glasgow
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Who do not have adequate social or emotional support networks or are otherwise socially isolated or live alone
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Who have recently been discharged from hospital or community health services
To make a referral please contact the office initially.
Role of Referrer:
Provide us with as much information needed to enable us to match your client with a Befriender -
Be available if a problem occurs
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Referrer’s expectations need to be clear at time of referral
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All referrers will be asked to complete an evaluation questionnaire 6 months after the match
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Referrers need to make their clients aware of what the volunteer Befriender is there for and what is not part of the Befriender's role - a Befriender's role is to offer companionship
NO NURSING DUTIES OR HOME HELP DUTIES ARE INVOLVED
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