Support for Internet Explorer

It looks like you’re using Microsoft Internet Explorer as your web browser. This is now considered ‘end-of-life’, and Microsoft is withdrawing support for it because it uses outdated technology. This means that it will no longer receive important security updates and previous bugs will not be fixed.

This means that the risk and cost are placed on service providers to develop twice for modern browsers and again for Internet Explorer. As free, modern alternatives are available for most platforms it is difficult to justify spending public money on further development.

Please see the Withdrawal of support for Internet Explorer notice from NHS Digital for more information and guidance.

Omega (befriending service for caregivers / carers)

Befriending services for caregivers looking after someone with a terminal illness, people who are themselves end of life, and those who have been bereaved.

We prioritise those aged over 75 and still caring or bereaved. 

Omega is based in Shrewsbury and working across the UK.

Services

Chatterbox Action Against Loneliness telephone chat

Free telephone befriending for older people who enjoy a chat. We find out your interests and carefully match you to one of our DBS-checked and trained volunteers. Your befriender will call once a week at a time that suits you both for a friendly chat.

A Letter from Louise pen pal befriending.

A Letter from Louise – for those who like to receive a friendly letter to share stories about their lives, families and interests. Anyone can sign up for our free pen pal befriending, but we are particularly keen to hear from older people including care home residents.

Postcards from the Past – for those who like to receive friendly postcards that often trigger memories and smiles. Our pen pal befriending is fully safeguarded with correspondence sent via our office and no personal addresses shared.

If you are interested in receiving A Letter from Louise or Postcards from the Past, or would like to refer someone who would benefit from our pen pal befriending, or would like to volunteer as a pen pal please get in touch on aletterfromlouise@omega.uk.net, 01743 245 088 or use the referral form on the website.

How can I access this service?
Email or telelphone
When is this service open?
Enquiries are answered Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
How much will it cost me?
Free service. Normal call charges.
Social media

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

What groups of people is this for?
Older people
What areas of the city is this for?
People from anywhere in the city

Contacts

https://www.omega.uk.net/

 

 

Delivered in partnership with

Healthwatch Liverpool
Citizens Advice Liverpool