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Free respite for people looking after someone at home. A trained, friendly volunteer spends three hours with your loved one while you rest, run errands or sleep. We match you with someone close to you and a staff member visits first. Message us to arrange a first meeting. Available in Woodlands and Marsiling.
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Woodlands Care Circle
Founded by three former family caregivers who met in a hospital waiting room, Woodlands Care Circle supports people looking after a parent, spouse or child at home in Woodlands and Marsiling. We run respite mornings so caregivers can rest for a few hours, a friendly listening service with volunteers trained in basic emotional first aid, and a small shelf of books and leaflets on dementia, stroke recovery and caring for a child with special needs. We are not a clinic and do not give medical advice, but we know who to call and will go with you to the first appointment if you are anxious.
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Spend three hours keeping an elderly person company at home while their caregiver rests. You will chat, share a snack or do a puzzle together. You are never alone with medical tasks, and we do a short training evening and match you with a family close to you. Commit to one morning a week for three months.
For: Elderly, Caregivers
One weekday morning a week
Looking after someone can feel lonely. Our volunteers are trained to listen without judging or giving advice, in person at the library annex or by phone. Sessions last up to an hour and are confidential. If you need more support than we can give, we will help you reach a counsellor or a helpline.
For: Caregivers, Families
Mon, Wed and Fri, 2pm to 5pm
Spend three hours keeping an elderly person company at home while their caregiver rests. You will chat, share a snack or do a puzzle together. You are never alone with medical tasks, and we do a short training evening and match you with a family close to you. Commit to one morning a week for three months.
For: Elderly, Caregivers
One weekday morning a week
A free lending shelf of books and leaflets on dementia, stroke recovery, caring for a child with special needs, and looking after yourself. Take one home and return it when you are done. We also keep a list of helplines and caregiver groups taped to the shelf, so you never have to search for a number.
For: Caregivers, Elderly
During library opening hours