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Dementia advice , emotional support, advice and information to anyone living or caring for a person who has dementia.
We are currently providing emotional support and advice via telephone, email and online virtual support.
We can provide guidance and information of local support services , a fr…
We have trained and experienced befrienders ready to contact any one who feels that they would like a friendly phone call. Our volunteers are mainly trained and experienced in face to face befriending and want to help reduce feelings of isolation by now using the telephone.
Emotional support to parents, especially lone parents. Connecting families through virtual groups and social media to share ideas and activities. We can also connect families to services and resources.
Telephone support to ensure they have what they need at this time eg shopping, prescription …. we can help find the local service to suit them. Isolation and loneliness support over the telephone.
People Know How are providing devices to those who need help staying connected in Edinburgh and East Lothian! For members of the community who are self-isolating, home-schooling, on low income or would benefit for any other reason, make a referral today! We will deliver the computer to your doorstep…
Our one-to-one projects have been adapted to Online Befriending, providing a safe, supportive online environment where young people and their befrienders can talk, play games, learn, and share stories. We use our befriending model, developed in our accredited Befriending service, to closely match be…
Our group projects have been adapted to online support, using online group activities to help guide children and young people through this time of uncertainty. We call this project Pupils Know How, and we are currently running groups including Young Artists Club, Transitions Club and the Mythical My…
We offer over-the-phone befriending to adults across Edinburgh through our Wellbeing Calls project. From chatting about hobbies and interests to sharing advice on accessing resources, befrienders are there to listen, talk, and understand, offering a friendly ear to someone who may feel isolated.
Y.O.U provides a range of services including advocacy, education and training, consultancy and person-centred planning support as well as advice around self-directed support. The organisation also provides advice and support to businesses, organisations and employers seeking advice and guidance rega…
Counselling support for people affected by homicide and suicide. The service has been extended to families bereaved by COVID19 during the coronavirus pandemic
