Volunteering in Health

Our aim is to offer practical and emotional support to everyone in the communities of Teignmouth, Dawlish, Bishopsteignton, Chudleigh and Shaldon, thereby improving the health and well being of all residents.

How can we help you?

Transport

If you are unable to make it to a medical or any other appointment we have volunteers who may be able to take you and stay with you. There is a standard Tariff for this service.

We're looking for a part-time fundraiser.

Further information

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Single Point of Contact (SPOC). We have a comprehensive list of all the community and patient transports in Teignbridge as well as access to South West Ambulance and Torbay Healthcare. The telephone line is manned 5 days a week with Jane and Claire being our SPOC co-ordinators. Out of hours leave a message on the answer machine and we will get back to you.

Visiting and Befriending

We have volunteers who can visit people who are isolated in their homes. This can be on a weekly basis or whenever it is convenient to both the volunteer and the person being visited. We can help someone with their shopping if they are unable to go out or need assistance. Shopping can be to the local supermarkets and shops or further afield.

Support for Carers

If you care for a friend or relative on a regular basis we can support you. We may be able to provide you with a volunteer sitter to sit with the person you care for to give you a break. We also run monthly carers support groups offering advice and support in a friendly atmosphere.

We run a carers support group in Teignmouth. This is open to all carers regardless of who they care for, or where they are located in Teignbridge.

Advice and Support for All

If you have any queries regarding support in the local area whatever your circumstances please do contact us.

If you want to meet other people in a friendly and relaxed environment and find out about local services, Carers Link, Flexible Grants and so on, please do come along.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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