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Active Befriending Service
Our free Active Befriending 'Walk and Talk’ service aims to support older people who would like to benefit from fresh air and being more active but don’t feel very confident about going out by themselves.
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Starting and returning to your home.
About the event
Our free Active Befriending ’Walk and Talk’ service aims to support older people who would like to benefit from fresh air and being more active but don’t feel very confident about going out by themselves.
After clients have registered they will be matched with a suitable volunteer (depending of course on availability in that area). Then over an initial 8 week period, clients will be called for by the volunteer each week, who will then take them out for a short walk starting from (and returning to) the client’s home.
The pace of the walks will be set by the client and will not be strenuous. Every client is different and so the duration of the walks will be tailored to their needs and wishes. The social aspect of having a friendly chat during the meeting is seen as just as important as the walk!
To find out more, or to register, please call Age UK Somerset and ask about “active befriending”
Telephone: 01823 345625