Befriending

CONTACT DETAILS

THE ERIC LIDDELL COMMUNITY

Dorothy Terhune
15 Morningside Road, Morningside, EDINBURGH, EH10 4DP
0131 357 1270
SERVICE LOCALITY
South East
LAST UPDATED
6 Jul 2022

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Who is the service for?
Adults, Older People
What age range is it suitable for?
17 - 25, 26 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65+

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CONTACT DETAILS

15 Morningside Road, Morningside, EDINBURGH, EH10 4DP
0131 447 4520

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information SERVICE DETAILS

Support of unpaid carers

The role of a carer can be isolating and stressful. A Carers UK survey found that 8 in 10 carers feel lonely and anxious on a regular basis. Finding ways to cope with the demands of the role while getting respite can help to extend the time carers can manage with their loved ones at home.

The Eric Liddell Community is indebted to its volunteer helpers who, by giving their time, are enriching the lives of others while gaining valuable skills and experience.

If you are able to give some time on a regular basis, whether that is weekly, fortnightly, monthly or even daily and you want to help us make a difference to people’s lives and circumstances, we would love to hear from you.

One-to-one companionship offering friendship and support

Q: Who is the service for?
A: Any unpaid carers across Edinburgh.

Q: What does it involve?
A: Matching you with a befriender who has similar interests to give you the opportunity to participate in activities of your choice.

Q: How can I access the service?
A: This is a free service, please contact us directly

Q: How long does it last?
A: The match usually lasts up to a year and each meeting (either weekly or fortnight) can last up to 2 hours.

How does it work?

Initially, we would ask you to complete a simple application form. We then meet you to find out your interests, life experiences and hobbies.

A range of interesting and fun training which clarifies roles and responsibilities will be provided.

If you would like to go ahead, we then carefully match you to a suitable befriendee who has similar interests which will enable a friendship to develop. We coordinate the first contact and continue to support the friendship throughout.

What commitment is expected?

Meetings are once a week or fortnight for a minimum of one hour. What happens during that time depends on what you both decide. You jointly make arrangements as to how often, when and where you meet. Whilst there is flexibility, becoming a Befriender is an important commitment therefore we ask that you commit to a minimum of 6 months before applying.
We offer training, continuous support, supervision with expenses being provided.

For further information please call 0131 357 1270 or email our Befriending Development Officer.

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