A Befriending service to reduce isolation for vulnerable older people
A Befriending service to reduce isolation for vulnerable older people - Project
Project overview
This group will use the funding to develop their befriending service. People over the age of 55 experiencing social isolation or loneliness resulting from bereavement increased frailty ill health or lack of access to public transport are visited once a week by a volunteer. 200 older people and 150 volunteer befriendees living between Stonehaven and Ballater will take part in this three year project.