Report · OLD-03
Programme report: Kindred Street Project
Rev. A
- Subject
- Befriending older neighbours
- Prepared by
- Kindred Street Project
- Section
- Older people
- Status
- Verified
1.Summary
Loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking. Our befrienders visit or phone older people across Bristol every week for a cuppa and a chat, a walk to the shops or help with something fiddly like a video call to the grandchildren. Many of these friendships last for years.
2.Procedure
- 2.1Get in touch yourself, or ask a GP, school, social worker or advice service to refer you
- 2.2A friendly member of the team calls back within two working days
- 2.3We talk through what would help most, in confidence and without judgement
- 2.4You're welcomed at your first session, with a volunteer to show you around
3.Findings
| # | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Matched with a volunteer who shares your interests | Pass |
| 3.2 | Weekly home visits or telephone friendship calls | Pass |
| 3.3 | Trips out to the shops, café or park | Pass |
| 3.4 | Help with technology and staying in touch with family | Pass |
| 3.5 | Invitations to our monthly tea parties | Pass |
4.Notes & limitations
- 4.1All befrienders are DBS-checked and trained
- 4.2Family members can make a referral with permission
- 4.3We'll match you within about four weeks
Kindred Street Project
Signed on behalf of our team