Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme
Tel:   0750 059 9635

Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme

The Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme Summer Tea Party, held in August, was enjoyed by clients, volunteers and supporters.

What kind of help is available?

  • Transport to appointments at the hospitals in Oakham and Melton Mowbray; doctors; opticians; hairdressers; dentists; or shopping in Oakham or Melton Mowbray.
  • Household tasks such as changing light bulbs; replacing batteries or moving small items of furniture.
  • Companionship for folks who would like a chat and a cup of tea or maybe a game of Scrabble.
  • Support while recuperating from illness with things like gardening; taking the children to school; light housework or caring for pets.
  • Help with writing letters or filling in non-legal forms; reading to people with visual impairment; learning to use email and the Internet.

Who can use the Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme?
Everyone in the village – the service is open to anyone who doesn’t have someone around to help in times of need or doesn’t have access to a car

Wheelchair loan
The WGNS has a wheelchair, for the use of their volunteers and other residents of the village. It is located in the church. Anyone wishing to borrow it on a short term basis should contact WGNS to arrange the loan.

Can I help?

  • If you’d like to volunteer, please ask the volunteer who answers the phone who to contact.
  • Donation envelopes are available should anyone wish to contribute to the running costs of the scheme.