How we are helping
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Befriending
Our Befriending service supports volunteers in providing one to one companionship; facilitates group activities; encourages folk to attend community events led by other island organisations and telephone befriending. The latter is when friendship and support is offered by telephone contact. It can be particularly beneficial in the evenings and weekends.
Off Island Accompaniment
The off island accompaniment initiative will allow people to make vital hospital appointments that may have been restricted to them in the past. Appointments are missed regularly because some patients are unable to travel alone, negotiate taxi or bus routes alone or have a mobility issues which makes travelling alone difficult. This missed appointment could have lasting implication on the health and well being of the patient.
Dependency Support
Through an SLA Agreement with the Outer Hebrides Drug and Alcohol Partnership and additional third sector funding, Caraidean provides governance and HR support to the islands tier-three Recovery Support Workers - they provide one to one support to individuals whilst also supporting the families and friends of those who are effected by a loved one’s substance use and gambling.