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Our wellbeing team are offering counselling sessions via telephone and video as well as a weekly telephone check in service providing a friendly voice to chat or offer support. We have created a range of self-help guides, audio and video support tools which are available from our website. This is f…
We offer support to households in Corseford including shopping and groceries, garden maintenance to those who are unable, assistance with essential good repairs. Help with emergency bills and household fuel top ups as well as assisting with school uniforms for those who need support but don't quali…
We want to be there for people affected by stroke who are feeling isolated and alone in their stroke recovery. Many people will be feeling this way during the current pandemic. If you, or someone you support, has had a stroke, and you would just like to talk to someone who understands, we can conne…
Our national information line and email is open to anyone who needs specific guidance and support to manage their own mental health issues or to support someone else who is living with poor mental health. We can speak to people or communicate by email, twitter, facebook and online. We offer direct…
South Ayrshire Lifeline Support (via Voluntary Action South Ayrshire)
Telephone Befriending for those who may be feeling lonely or isolated. The customer will be matched with a suitable volunteer and will receive a regular call form their volunteer - please call to register
Order and Deliver Essential Food Items, across South Ayrshire, to those that are elderly or…
We provide information, practical advice and emotional support (over the telephone during the coronavirus period) to unpaid carers looking after loved ones with a long-term illness or disability. We can help carers with welfare rights issues, benefit checks and applications to maximise their income…
