Befriending
Support for older people in rural Romney Marsh and Ashford
Practical support and advice for people looking after someone. A welcoming environment to access support that meets your needs which is essential when living in rural areas
Good Neighbours
Good Neighbours was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2015. Good Neighbours offers a home visiting befriending service to those aged 65 and over who are socially isolated and living in the Tunbridge Wells area. Good Neighbours also runs specialised falls prevention exercise…
Shepway memory café
The Deja Vu memory cafe warmly welcomes anyone losing their memory and anyone who looks after them (an unpaid carer). The service offers companionship, activities and signposting to other useful services
Swale door-to-door transport service
Working in the heart of the community the service offers door-to-door transport and companionship/befriending to isolated people. Volunteering opportunities are available.
Isle of Sheppey day centre for older people
The Rosemary House day centre is a warm place that provides an assortment of activities, both stimulating and relaxing. The activities vary depending on the weather, and the interests and skills of the wonderful volunteers. The centre offers day trips and outings; hot meals delivered to your door; bathing…
IMAGO - support for older people
The service offers impartial advice on adaptations and equipment in your home; help with gadgets; benefits; help with form filling; home maintenance; information to enable you to consider your options for housing as your needs change and advice on how to stay safe in your home. Trusted volunteer drivers…
Age UK - Dover
We offer an information and advice service at the Riverside Centre for older people in the Dover area as well as the following: Hot meals and snacks, Monday to Saturday Transport available from the town and rural areas Bathing services Toenail cutting Hairdressing Hearing aid…
Medway Men's befriending project
A free, safe and welcoming place for men who could benefit from socialising and activities. At Christmas 2014 BBC Radio Kent featured the project in one of their bulletins. To listen click on the link below: Medway Mens Health Project on BBC Radio Kent.
Lyminge day centre for older people
The Jubilee day centre provides a safe place to meet people, have a meal and get involved in arts and crafts; cookery; singing; walking groups; exercise, aerobics and dance, relaxation, reading group, computer surgeries (computers or tablets not supplied); quizzes; board games; cards; bingo and…
Hythe day centre for older people
The Sanford day centre provides a safe place to meet people, have a meal and get involved in arts and crafts; cookery; singing; walking groups; exercise, aerobics and dance, relaxation, reading group, computer surgeries (computers or tablets not supplied); quizzes; board games; cards; bingo and…