Social Support Services
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Social support enhances quality of life and provides a richer and fuller life promoting independence.
Human interaction should not be under estimated. Loneliness can have a significant Impact on one’s wellbeing. AgeUK states that the Loneliness can be as harmful for health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
A significant number of vulnerable people may experience loneliness and may not have anyone to talk to and could easily go a day, a week or a month without speaking or seeing other people. Sometimes different health conditions may limit the ability to be able to access social activities and the community. Potters Health Care can provide peace of mind to you and your family that there is someone to help that cares
How we can Help
Social Support times can vary from 1 hour to whatever time required. Activities could be any of the following;
- Enjoying a chat over a cup of tea
- Shopping service
- Accompany to shops
- Trips to the Library or local club
- Support to continue with hobbies
- Support when using public transport
- Support with domestic chores
- Accompany to doctors or hospital appointments
- Running simple errands
- Managing correspondences
All you need to do is just ask and we will do it for you, providing that vetted, professional friend for your every need
