A special
service has been launched to provide ‘telephone friends’ to residents during
the coronavirus outbreak and beyond.
Denbighshire
County Council’s Telephone Befriending service has been set up to check on
people’s welfare, offer them regular telephone friendship and alert them to
support services.
The service is
being operated by Council staff and volunteers, including a number of county
councillors.
Cllr Bobby
Feeley, the Council’s Lead member for Well-being and Independence, said:
“COVID-19 is having a particularly large impact on the wellbeing of our
community, especially those in high-risk categories who are shielding or self-isolating.
“This service
is open anyone who is feeling isolated and lonely we are able to call them on a
regular basis for a chat. They can also refer or signpost to agencies if more
help is required, but the focus is a friendly person on the other end of the
line who calls them regularly.
“We are
determined to ensure no one in the community is left to struggle through these
difficult times on their own. A united effort from our county
councillors, our employees and our amazing volunteers is making sure everyone
who needs help gets the support they deserve.”
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