YorFriend Befriending service - YORK & SURROUNDING AREAS

YorFriend

Befriending service providing support and companionship for the elderly, immobile, those with dementia or respite for carers.

SERVICES

Welcome

YorFriend based in York is a specialised befriending service providing companionship and support for members of the community who feel isolated, lonely or just want a new friend they can rely on to listen, help with everyday tasks and errands or organise fun and activities with.

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Companionship at home or out and about

Befriending in York

So many people can feel isolated or cut off from support in the modern world, whether you struggle with mobility, cannot drive, live far away from family and friends, or are a carer looking for some extra support caring for your loved one, YorFriend has a range of services to help make life a little easier and a little more lovely.

From clients who'd like a friend to sit and have a chat about old times or visit the shops with, to arranging day trips to the coast and going out for afternoon tea, I tailor the YorFriend service to you and your needs and interests.

About Me

My name is Tracey and I am a qualified nurse with 20 years of experience, I live in York and have worked with patients from York and the surrounding areas for many years providing medical care and in home treatment.

I have experience working with elderly people, those suffering with Alzheimer's and dementia, people with mobility issues and age related health problems. I have been providing health based home visits for the local community for many years and love caring for my patients. However during that time I noticed that many people being visited by healthcare professionals are often lonely and isolated and that a service of a different kind would improve their quality of life, a service providing a kind and reliable friend that is not just visiting to ensure they are physically well, but mentally well and emotionally fulfilled too.

I believe a rich and fulfilling life is possible even if you have mobility problems or are restricted by the demands of care. What I aim to do is build a genuine and fun friendship with my clients, break up what can sometimes be a monotonous routine, explore my clients' interests and hobbies and lift their mood; my aim is to become YorFriend!