Hello
In these difficult and strange times it can help to have someone to talk to - a friend. I thought you might like to see some links we have to befriending schemes:
Befriending Network: befriending.co.uk/about/
> Has a directory of local befriending services: befriending.co.uk/directory/
> Become a befriender: befriending.co.uk/about/bec...
National Autistic Society: autism.org.uk/
> NAS Parent to Parent emotional support service - the volunteers have personal experience of autism and the impact it has on their own families. They can give other parents the opportunity to talk through problems and feelings, suggest helpful strategies, or provide a non-judgemental listening ear: autism.org.uk/services/help...
> NAS directory of services, browse by category or area to find local support: autism.org.uk/directory.aspx
> NAS E-befriending service, befriending by email: autism.org.uk/services/comm...
Sibs – for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults: sibs.org.uk/
> Access local support groups: sibs.org.uk/support-for-adu...
Contact – for families of children with disabilities: contact.org.uk/
>Online community: community.contact.org.uk/
> Parent carer forums: contact.org.uk/get-involved...
Hft Family Carer Support Service, Holiday information guide: hft.org.uk/our-services/fam...
Mind mental health support: mind.org.uk/
> Local Mind groups directory, some have befriending services: mind.org.uk/about-us/local-...
Royal Voluntary Service: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/
•Community companions: royalvoluntaryservice.org.u...
•Virtual village hall: royalvoluntaryservice.org.u...
Mencap is going to be focusing on friendship during June. Here, on the online community, we will (hopefully) have some experts joining us from volunteering, a carers organisation, and a mental health charity. I let you all know as soon as I know more.
Best wishes.
Sarah
