Wigan & Leigh Pensioners Link offers a “Time Limited Contact Scheme”, which provides low - level support for a maximum of six weeks for people aged 50 and over who are experiencing changing times.

We help by providing :

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• Home visits

• Regular telephone contact

• Information

• Low level advocacy

• Regular shopping

• Help with arranging transport

• Help in becoming more involved in social and community activities

 

The scheme provides support for people aged 50 and over who are experiencing a time of change which may affect:

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• Independence

• Confidence

• Well being

 

For example:

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• Experiencing practical difficulties resulting from the loss of a family member or friends

• Coming out of hospital

• Coping with a new illness or disability

• Moving into a new area

 

By providing low level support, the scheme aims to help by:

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• Reducing isolation

• Encouraging independence

• Helping other people remain active

• Preventing a situation worsening and turning into a crisis

• Reducing the number of hospital re-admissions

If you would like to volunteer for this service or to discuss further, 

please call 01942 261 753

or email contact@pensionerslink.org.uk