Befriending scheme

The Befriending Project has been running successful for a number of years now. The aim of the scheme is to eradicate the possibility of isolation for the Service Users. The Befriender could be placed in the following:

• Hospitals
• Care/Nursing homes
• Clients home
• Day Centres

The Befriender will carry out varying duties:

• Reading
• Indulge in social conversation
• Light shopping

RESPITE CARE

Providing a well deserved break for the carer for several hours. Above duties may be carried out.

In conjunction with Leeds City Council - Family Placement,
Leeds Black Elders provides a service of caring for individuals within their own homes or alternatively the carer takes the individual into their home and is paid a sum for this service.

If you require this service please contact:

Neighbourhood Worker,
Leeds Black Elders,
180 Chapeltown Road, LEEDS LS7 4HP,
Telephone:(0113) 2374332,
Fax:(0113) 2374313