Services for older people in Eastleigh
At MHA Communities Eastleigh, we want to enable older people to maintain their independence and live more fulfilled lives.
Through befriending, lunch clubs, assisted shopping, activity and friendship sessions, outings, escorts to appointments and much more, MHA Communities schemes across the UK help to tackle loneliness and isolation in people over 60 – helping them to lead fulfilled lives and remain as active members in their local communities.
Activities at MHA Communities Eastleigh include:
- Natter and Platter - friendship group in Eastleigh
- Singing for wellbeing in Eastleigh and Fairoak
- Tai-chi in Eastleigh and Fair Oak
- “Strictly” ball room dance fitness - dance exercise group in Hedge End (Eastleigh coming soon)
- 4B (board games, bowls, banter and biscuits) - friendship group in Hedge End
- Friendship visits
- Sign posting
- Bring your own crafts group (coming to Eastleigh 2019)
- LGBT+ group for older people co-run by the Eastleigh and New Forest schemes (coming soon).
The scheme's activities programme is designed and led by its members and volunteers to ensure that we are providing the practical and social support which those we serve need.
“I enjoy helping with the MHA Communities Eastleigh, at the groups we always have such a good time I enjoy the groups as much as the members do.”
“I really look forward to Monday mornings (Our Natter and Platter group) it’s the highlight of my week I get to catch up with my friends and put the world to rights”.
Contact us today to see how we could be of service to you or a loved one living at home.
Information for businesses and corporates
MHA is able to subsidise many of its charitable services thanks to the generous contributions of businesses who want to make a difference in their local communities. How to get involved
Information for families and friends
If you’re looking at MHA Communities to help someone you know, we understand. With a busy work life, family and other responsibilities, sometimes it just isn’t possible to travel regularly and give a loved one the dedicated care and support you wish you could provide. Refer a family member or friend
Information for healthcare professionals
If an older person in hospital has no family, friends or neighbours, we can assist them to return home. We work with GP practices, hospital discharge and re-enablement teams and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to support older people adjust and settle back at home after a period in hospital. Refer a patient
Information for local authorities
Through our preventative, person-centred services, we can reduce the strain on local health services – delaying, minimising or even preventing people’s need for them. More information
