Contact Point in East Dunbartonshire SCIO

About

Contact Point’s purpose is to support older people and adults with a disability and/or long-term health condition, especially those who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation. We provide a range of services to help them socialise and access information and equipment to improve or at least maintain their physical, mental and emotional health. The Social Interaction Groups provide an opportunity to meet with others for a chat over a ‘cuppa’, exchange news, share joy and sorrow and get emotional support, if necessary. Community Friends,, is for middle-aged adults with a disability with a variety of activities and outings aimed at increasing confidence and independence but mainly for having fun as most of those who attend have a very limited social contact list. Short-term Equipment Loan mainly of wheelchairs: free, immediately available. Information Service on health, social care, financial and peer support services, etc. with signposting to relevant agencies.

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