We can accept referrals for people who have a physical or mental health condition that is well managed. We consider a physical or mental health condition to be well managed when the person living with the condition has adequate support in place and/or is on medication that helps them cope with their condition. Medication is not a necessity for their condition to be deemed as managed.
However, we don't accept referrals for people living with a diagnosis of dementia, a psychotic disorder and/or any other unmanaged mental or physical health condition because our volunteers are not trained staff and so they won't be able to provide the right kind of support to neighbours with these conditions. Our volunteers are Mancunians who'd like to feel more connected to their community and have mutually beneficial friendships with local older neighbours. We say that our model, and our amazing volunteers, do not make life liveable (feeding, clothing or washing people); rather they make life worth living with new opportunities, friendship and horizons.
However, we can offer suggestions for alternative organisations and signposting so please get in touch if you're looking for support.