Together We Can Make A Difference
To address social isolation, improve health & well-being and promote independence by empowering individuals.
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Case Studies
See what others say about us!
“The CLARE project has been very good for me. They help to bring me
to a weekly group and I’m very happy with how they have helped.”
Ann has health complications that make it difficult for her to leave her familiar home surroundings and found it challenging to engage in social opportunities. Ann was referred to CLARE and connected to an
arts project where she enjoyed weekly one to one art sessions in the comfort of her home. Following on from this Ann had the confidence to engage in a local Older Persons’ Group who meet on a weekly basis and now enjoys participating in a range of activities and a chance to chat with like-minded people.
“I was physically and mentally exhausted.
The photography project gave me a valuable opportunity to be removed from the caring role and a renewed appreciation of life.
This was the healthier more rosy outlook that I needed…a willingness to carry on!”
As a full time carer life can be challenging and, although rewarding, can leave you
both mentally and physically in need of recuperation. Tim looked after his frail, elderly mother and was referred to the CLARE project to explore opportunities for him to have some time outside of the caring role. Tim has an enthusiastic interest in photography and through CLARE was connected to a photography project where he benefitted from one to one sessions. The time set aside for this was the recuperation he needed.
“Without my Community Champion support I wouldn’t be able to attend my hospital appointments as I feel unsteady on my feet.The project has been very good for me.”
Jimmy is an elderly man living on his own with multiple health complications and poor mobility that makes it challenging for him to get to medical appointments. Through the CLARE project, Jimmy has been connected to a Community Champion who assists with transport and provides friendly, reassuring support. They have built up a befriending relationship over the time and enjoy trips to the Barbers and shops.
“If it wasn’t for the CLARE project I don’t know what I would have done. It’s the most brilliant support I have.”
values her independence and enjoys engaging in social opportunities. Heather loves shopping for food and clothes but found it increasingly difficult to get reliable assistance in shops and supermarkets which caused her frustration and anxiety. Heather was referred to the CLARE project and matched with a Community Champion volunteer who accompanies Heather shopping on a weekly basis enabling her to do the things that are important to her.
