Good Neighbour Schemes

What does it do?

Based upon volunteer resources available, the Good Neighbour Schemes can offer support and practical help to people over 60 in their own homes. Volunteers may be able to help with befriending, help with daily living, information, transport, small practical tasks and light shopping.

Schemes in Cardiff

Canton/ Riverside- Covering Canton, Riverside, Victoria Park, Leckwith
Co-ordinator: Joanne King
Based at: 4 Cleeve House, Lambourne Crescent, Llanishen, Cardiff. CF14 5JP Tel: 029 2068 3695

Ely/ Fairwater- Covering Ely, Fairwater, Llandaff, Pentrebane, Caerau, St Fagans
Co-ordinator: Madeleine O'Sullivan
Tel: 029 2057 5775
Based at - Sbectrwm, The Old School, Bwlch Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3EF

Llanedeyrn / Roath- Covering Llanedeyrn, Roath, Pentwyn, Pontprennau, Penylan, Cathays, St Mellons, East Cyncoed.

Co-ordinator: Gareth Williams
Tel: 029 2054 9478
Based at - Llanedeyrn Day Centre, Maelfa, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PN

Rhiwbina/ Whitchurch- Covering Rhiwbina, Whitchurch, Tongwynlais, West Birchgrove, Gabalfa, Llandaff North
Co-ordinator: Sue Stone
Tel: 029 2061 1285
Based at - Beulah Church, Beulah Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 9LT

Rumney/ Splott- covering Rumney, Llanrumney, Trowbridge, Splott, Adamsdown, Tremorfa, Old St Mellons, Pengam, Pengam Green, South Roath, Grangetown, Butetown.
Co-ordinator: Dave Sullivan
Tel: 029 2036 0306
Based at - Rumney Library, Brachdy Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 3BG

Schemes in the Vale

Barry- Covering Barry, Rhoose and District.
Co-ordinator: Samantha Jenkins
Tel: 01446 747 654
Based at - Senior Health Shop, 38 Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4HD

Llantwit Major- covering Llantwit Major, Western and Rural Vale

Co-ordinator: Glynis Somerville
Tel: 01446 795 549
Based at - Unit 1 Commercial Street, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1RB

Who it is for?

for people over 60 in their own homes

Where it is available?

Regional service (Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff).

How to access or apply for it:

Please note that Good Neighbour Scheme Co-ordinators work part-time. An answering machine is available to take messages.

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Info last updated:

22/10/2013