Cowal Elderly Befriending Scheme
Contact details
Cowal Elderly Befriending Scheme
128 John Street
Dunoon
Argyll and Bute
PA23 7BN
Public phone: 01369 704985 / 07918 737672 (OOH)
Email: info@cowalbefrienders.co.uk
Website URL: http://www.cowalbefrienders.co.uk/
General information
Service offered: Volunteer befrienders provide support for housebound and isolated older people through weekly home visits. Two wheelchair accessible minibuses to help older people get out and about. Information service on a wide range of topics from benefits to pensions. Kurling club (an adapted form of curling for frail clients).
Target group: Isolated older people over the age of 65.
Area served: Dunoon, Strachor, Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, Tighnabruaich.
How to contact: Drop In, phone or email.
Availability
Monday: 9am - 4.30pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4.30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4.30pm
Friday: 9am - 4.30pm
Weekends:
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: -
Accessible toilets: -
Access notes:
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: SCO24686
Year established: 1997
Staffing: 5 full time staff + 15 volunteers.
Public transport:
Record last checked: 20 February 2025