The SCOPe (Supporting Carers and Older People) Project
The SCOPe (Supporting Carers and Older People) Project - Project
Project overview
This project seeks to improve confidence, self esteem, reduce the social isolation and improve the community connections of 40 older people and 40 older carers, who are experiencing mental health problems. It will promote positive connections within local communities by building trusting relationships through the social and intergenerational interaction of befriending, recruiting 50 volunteers, some already with experience of caring to do this. This 5 year grant will part fund salary costs.