CHEER (Concern And Help For East Elmbridge Retired)

CHEER (Concern And Help For East Elmbridge Retired)

At a glance

Causes

  • Older people / later life

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

CHEER is the local charity for older people in the Elmbridge area, offering help and support to ensure our clients lead full, dignified and independent lives and avoid social isolation.

 

Activities

We provide...

  • Help with benefits: Uniquely, we visit elderly people in their own homes to help with benefits claims
  • One-to-one befriending: Regular visits by volunteer befrienders
  • Events to promote social interaction: Older people, carers and volunteers are invited to regular tea parties and other social events
  • Support: For those living with Parkinson’s disease and their carers
  • Signposting to other services: Through regular contact with service users we are able to identify unmet needs and make the appropriate links to other services.

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