Befriending Scheme

Our Befriending scheme is designed to be peer-led; an experienced person with aphasia visits another person with aphasia offering support, advice and encouragement.

“My befriender saved my life. I was doing nothing. I couldn’t see a future. I can now!”

Our comprehensive package includes

A guide that covers everything you need to set up a Befriending scheme in your area. Including:

• Recruitment and training of volunteers
• Matching and introducing Befriending partners
• Evaluating the scheme
• A CD with the resources you need for all stages of the process.

Mentoring

5 days mentoring with Connect trainers who have a wealth of experience in setting up and running the scheme.
We take you through every step of the process including training the first cohort of volunteers.