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Doorstep Buddies.

Friendship & guidance to those who need it most

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Our doorstep buddy programme

This is Tish, one of our main Doorstep Buddy Volunteers

Our Doorstep Buddies programme seeks to help those feeling lonely or isolated by organising visits from one of our fantastic volunteers. Whether it’s for a general chit-chat, a listening ear or assistance with simple tasks, doorstep buddies are there to offer friendship and guidance to those who need it most.

Our volunteers have been DBS checked and are able to come inside your home or stand at the front door depending on preference or weather.

If you or somebody you know would like a visit from a doorstep buddy, please contact us via hello@mccarthydixon.org.uk

“Because of my health conditions I am not able to leave the house to come to The Monday Club anymore, which I was very down about at first. With these visits, I can still get the interaction and conversation, and it’s always such a friendly and open chat. I feel if I was ever worried about anything I could tell Tish and she’d comfort me or let me know who to talk to.”

“When my wife passed away, I really withdrew from my social life. I ended up not going out much at all and stopped seeing people and getting out and about. These visits are so brilliant, because I’ve been able to socialise again from the comfort of my own home, and talk through how I’m feeling with someone who’s there to listen without judgement. [The Doorstep Buddy] has encouraged me to try new things, and get back into meeting up with people again, at my own pace.”

“I had a fall several weeks ago and badly injured my leg and I have been stuck at home since recovering while it heals. It’s so frustrating to be inside all day on your own. When Tish comes, it’s good to see a different face and just talk with someone about how I’m getting on.”

We’re here for you!

Do you or someone you know need help and support to get through a difficult time? We know that asking for help is not easy, just complete our contact form and we’ll be in touch with more on how we can help.

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Our doorstep buddy programme

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