Walking Befriending (People Know How)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Adults of all abilities

Who provides this?

  • People Know How

Description

This project offers walking befriending to support people who are lonely to improve both their physical and mental health.

Once matched with a walking befriender, you can enjoy weekly social interaction, grow confidence and engage in activity for all abilities. Over time, you can build your confidence, reduce feelings of loneliness and improve your physical health.

People Know How is currently offering socially distanced walking befriending.

How do I access this?

  • Self-referrals
  • Referrals by third parties

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Opening times

Monday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Tuesday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Wednesday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Thursday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Friday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Contact Details

01315690525
reconnect@peopleknowhow.org
www.peopleknowhow.org/walking-befriending
525 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH5 2FF

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Type of support on offer:

Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person
Support with others

Categories:

Black and minority ethnic communities
Carers
Families
Healthy living
Housing, benefits, debt
LGBTQ+
Loneliness/isolated groups
Long term conditions/disabilities
Men
Older people
Substance use
Survivors of abuse
Women

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