Hope House Befriending Service (part of Hospice Hope) – covering North West Leicestershire
The Hope House Befriending Service supports people in the North West Leicestershire area whose quality of life or life expectancy will be affected by their condition, plus their carers and partners. Launched this summer, in response to the isolation people were feeling due to the coronavirus pandemic, the service matches volunteers from all areas, interests, ages and personalities with local people who are maybe feeling lonely, isolated or would simply like someone new to talk to. A weekly telephone call or Skype/Zoom chat is then arranged for a mutually convenient time.