The Good Neighbour Scheme will consider almost anything that you could conceivably ask a friend or neighbour to do. As long as it is legal and does not compromise our principles. 

Help with shopping or groceries

Simple DIY tasks and home maintenance 

Simple Garden Maintenance – limited to a tidy up and grass cut to get control of a wild space.

Help with transport to the Doctor or hospital appointments on a wait and return basis (small fee applicable)

Help walking your dog or other pet issues if you are incapacitated or unwell

Household tasks that you cannot do yourself because of illness or temporary absence of carers etc.

Befriending, our word for a chat and a coffee if you feel you need it.

Signposting to other agencies and organisations for more complex needs

‘Home from Hospital’ services. Not medical care but a lift from the hospital and a ‘pint of milk and loaf of bread’ when you get home. And a welfare check periodically until you can cope again

Advice on technical issues, computers, tablets and phones. Help you to set up video calling and similar.

Advice on local services and tradespeople