VAEF: Befriending - Community Clubs
The Befriending Service funded by The Big Lottery aims to provide support and friendship for those living on their own or in isolation in Epping Forest. As well as offering weekly social clubs, Voluntary Action Epping Forest Befriending offers monthly luncheon clubs and day trips out which include visits to the theatre, boat rides and much more. These outings provide much needed stimulation to many, whilst reducing their social/rural isolation, and improving quality of life. If required, we can provide transport to these clubs.
Who can use this service?
This project was developed to address the need of the socially isolated by providing a befriending service across the Epping Forest District to the elderly aged 65 years or over and their carers and includes short respite for carers whilst social clubs operate.
How are services delivered?
Tuesday - North Weald
Wednesday - Loughton
Friday - Waltham Abbey
ngavens@vaef.org.uk
01992 910 701
C/O Thorogood House,
North Weald
CM16 6AL
