We have a wide range of different activities to help older people in out community get the most out of life and avoid becoming isolated. These include the Lunch Club, social events, exercise for those with limited capabilities, transport by the minibus and trishaw.

Paul seekings

Paul Seekings, Older People’s worker

Paul provides support and service signposting for older people in the community. He also helps with transport for the Monday classes, and the arranging of the minibus rota.

Mobile: 07756 080197 Paul@hifriends.org.uk

Helen blake

Helen Blake, Holiday at Home & Home Visiting Coordinator

Helen handles enquiries for the Lunch Club. She also organises regular Holiday at Home events for those in the community less able to leave home and take trips independently.

Mobile: 07394 173430 Helen@hifriends.org.uk

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Sally Smith, Lunch Club Manager & Services Coordinator

Sally organises Monday Exercise classes, and shopping services to local supermarkets using the HI Friends community minibus

Mobile: 07772 437789 Sally@hifriends.org.uk

End of Life Support Worker Jo Franklin

Jo Franklin, Care Support Coordinator

Jo provides support for carers with visits, those facing life- limiting diagnoses or palliative care and bereavement

Mobile: 07752 016164 Jo@hifriends.org.uk

Kate Farmer

Kate Farmer, Lunch Club Support Worker

Kate provides support for HI Friends Lunch Club.

Kate@hifriends.org.uk

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