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Neighbourhood Elders Team

Social Inclusion

We will use funds to cover transport and volunteer expenses and have enough refreshments and equipment for friendship morning/afternoons.

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About this cause

The aims of the organisation are to identify and respond to the needs of older people and their carers, to provide services that fill the gaps in statutory provision and enable older people to remain independent within their own community. We work in the 13 villages of East Leeds providing support to older people, befriending, one to one support, friendship groups, advocacy, events, outings, annual escorted holiday, newsletters, educational and leisure activities. The key objectives of the Neighbourhood Elders Team; reduce the isolation experienced by older people in the East Leeds villages and increase their confidence in their own homes. Promote a Healthy Active Lifestyle for older people. Involvement of Volunteers in the Support of Clients and Organisation of Group Activities.

How this cause brings people in the community together

NET works to a social model of health. It is important to us that there are no barriers to accessing a healthy lifestyle and active social life, enjoying old age and keeping as fit as they are able to. These friendship groups will ensure older people in the remote villages are able to have face to face interaction with staff and volunteers combating loneliness and isolation.