Epilepsy Action - Befriending
- Local Offer
Epilepsy Action is the UK’s leading epilepsy organisation and exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by the condition. Our befriending service is provided online or through telephone.
- The service links people who are affected by epilepsy to a volunteer befriender
- The service is a listening ear for people with epilepsy that are going through a difficult time
- It is for people aged 18 or over and that live in the UK
- Parents and/or carers of a child with epilepsy can use the service
- People can self-refer by completing an online application
We match service users with a suitable volunteer befriender who will support people to:
- Increase social life activities and reduce isolation
- Encourage social connections
- Help improve well-being
- Develop supportive ways of coping and managing daily activities
- Improve self-esteem, confidence and personal independence
- Encourage physical activity, individual or social
- Nurture trusting relationships outside of your home
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Will Butterworth
- Contact Position
- 0113 2108906
- Telephone
- 0113 2108906 0113 2108906
- befriending@epilepsy.org.uk
- Website
- Epilepsy Action befriending
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Name
- Epilepsy Action
- Address
-
New Anstey House
Gate Way Drive
Yeadon
Leeds
Yorkshire - Postcode
-
LS19 6XY
View LS19 6XY on a map - Notes
Our befriending service is provided online or by telephone
Other Details
Availability
- Referral required
- Self Referral
- Specific age range
- All ages
Local Offer
- SEN Provision Type
- Universal
This service is listed for your information. Its inclusion on the Family Services Directory does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by Lincolnshire County Council. For more information, go to Terms & Conditions
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