MHA Bradford South and West Live at Home Scheme
Salvation Army Community Building
Holroyd Hill
Wibsey
Contact Telephone Number 01274 229321
Volunteers
Some of the work carried out by the volunteers' are:- Catering, Arts and Crafts,
Administration, Help at Functions, Line Dancing
Advice Drop in Centre
An advice worker attends the Wibsey centre for help with filling out forms, Benefits
advice etc. 9.30 to 11.0'clock
Tea Dance
A tea dance is held every week at the Wibsey centre.
Line Dancing
Line dancing takes place at Wibsey every alternate week.
Holidays
These are so popular and lively that one Hotel invited the members back for a
free weekend, as the lit up the town so much
Socialising
All these activities promote Socialising at various levels; members have a point
of contact and attractive areas to meet where they enjoy a warm welcoming atmosphere.
Chairobic Exercise
This activity takes place alternate weeks.
Day Trips
Often trips are combined between two centres and have included, theatre visits,
shopping trips, meals out and visits to the seaside.
Broadcasting Group
This has developed from the reminiscence and IT Groups and has led to a programme
dedicated to the Live At Home Scheme, which is broadcast once a month on 96.7
FM.
Extend Exercise to music
free for 10 weeks only, Wed mornings 9.15 to 10.15 ring the above number to find out more.
Luncheon Club
A very well subscribed luncheon club, members enjoy delicious home cooking in
conducive surroundings at Clayton.
Home visiting/Telephone link
Volunteers are matched to the housebound, through one to one befriending via visits
or phone calls
Coffee Mornings
Chances to socialize and share experiences, members relax, chat and take part
in quizzes.
Reminiscence Group
An exciting project working with groups looking into local and family history.
Arts and Crafts
Regular art and craft activities take place. The content of the work varies to
allow all members to take part, activities include card making, a water-colour workshop, paint
group, and cross stitch group.
Health Wise ( supported by the Primary Care Trust) every Friday morning in
the Salvation Army Building.
The Salvation Army also run Luncheon Clubs Wednesday and Thursday see
Majors Wheeler for details
A new help line for the over 60s in the Wibsey Urban village.
The Bradford South and West Live at Home Scheme are part of a larger organisation know as MHA.
MHA expects all it’s Live at Home Schemes to deliver high quality, person centred care and respect for individuality, personal choice and dignity focussed on nurturing a person’s spiritual and physical well being.
MHA Bradford South and West Live at Home Scheme believe that a special telephone help line will provide another aid towards fulfilling our commitment of support to the over 60s in our community.
By providing;
- Befriending over the phone.
- Signposting to other services.
- Opportunity to reach the more isolated.
- Mediation with some other agencies.
Telephone befriending:
We have always had certain members that we contact regularly by phone but we have just received a local grant to set up a dedicated free phone line, manned by volunteers, to support the lonely and isolated signposting and providing a listening ear. This is available 9.30 until 12 noon every Tuesday and Wednesday
Helpline freephone 0800 107 8595
Befriending:
We have a scheme in place for volunteers to visit socially isolated older people as a friend on a regular basis. Often this leads to people having the confidence to go to social events. For many of these people this can be complicated as mobility is often an issue. At present we have 25 people being befriended, most of whom are over 75.
In the meanwhile we are still running
Monday Morning Drop In 9 o’clock onwards (anything can happen and usually does),
Tuesday morning 9.15 Tai Chi and Craft Club.
Computer classes are starting soon. Is your name down on our list?
Tuesday 2.00pm Tea Dance
Wednesday at 9.30 Extend Exercise Class.
We are also planning trips and holidays so come along to keep in touch.
Don’t forget the generous offer to our age group from the Pubs and Clubs in our area.
If you need any information about this article please contact The Bradford South and West Live at Home Scheme
Salvation Army Community Buildings
Holroyd Hill
Tel 229321
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