Befriending & Peer Support

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This service is for citizens and elders, including their  friends and carers who are affected by Sickle Cell  and/or Thalassaemia Disorder who may be experiencing loneliness and social isolation due to the fluctuation of their health condition. 

We offer social and health workshops, cultural  activities and befriending support for citizens who  may be vulnerable due to fluctuation of their health  condition.  

Peer support group takes place monthly and  community chat groups, providing opportunities for  citizens to come together with lived experiences, to  connect, share, and learn, while developing better  ways to manage your health and wellbeing.  

Our befriending approach includes home visits and  regular phone calls, while social days and activities  take place on quarterly basis based on the interest,  ideas and involving citizens in planning. 

This is a free city wide service in collaboration with Birmingham City Council and BVSC. 

What to expect

·  Regular peer support and drop in sessions

·  Befriending support 

·  Social, cultural and centre based activities

Benefits

·  Meeting new people

·  Improved physical and mental wellbeing

·  Fun, learning new skills and staying active

·  Becoming a volunteer