MHA Communities East Surrey
For people searching for social clubs and activities in their local community
Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP
Emma Wilson
Local Manager
Services for older people in East Surrey
At MHA Communities East Surrey, we want to enable older people to maintain their independence and live later life well.
Our social groups provide a whole range of support and services, including a wide range of activities and events, supported outings, befriending services, interest groups, signposting and other services that enable older people to remain actively involved in their local community.
Face to face befriending is one of our most popular services here at East Surrey, befriending is exactly what it sounds like – getting people together to make friends. Many older people living in their own homes can become isolated and lonely, but with a regular weekly visit - perhaps to read the paper to a visually impaired person, or to play cards, or enjoy a cup of tea together or take a short stroll together - MHA Communities can help stop this from happening. Our trained volunteer befrienders are matched with local members based on their interests and personalities by their local locality manager. Our volunteer programme is currently financially supported by the National Lottery Awards for All.
The social group is something to look forward to, breaks the week up. Conversations to be had, banter to be had, ideas to exchange, outings to be enjoyed, great meals and teas to be enjoyed. Moral support is given if needed, enjoyment all round - also activities to enjoy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Social group member
I am grateful to MHA. Helping my mother get out each Tuesday and helping her maintain her independence and dignity as she has a number of health issues. It gives me peace of mind knowing that she is having a meal and being looked after for a few hours each week spending time in the company of her friends.
Relative
Attending our club day every week with my little therapy dog has helped me immensely to get through very difficult times. I don’t know if I would be the strong person I am today without our club days.
Social group member
I lost my husband last year and have been very depressed and lonely since. Volunteering with MHA has helped me through a very sad time in my life and I am grateful for that.
Volunteer
My confidence has returned which has an impact on others that attend MHA members and staff and volunteers alike. I just love everything about it.
Social group member