Aims and values

Our key objective is to encourage members to identify the activities that will keep them independent and active.

PREVENTING LONELINESS

Friends in St Helier are on a mission to prevent loneliness, isolation and to keep people independent and living in their own homes.

All surveys (Harvard Medical Centre) show that loneliness leads to depression which leads to poor diet and in turn, can lead to Dementia.

FRESHLY COOKED MEALS

Friends in St Helier serves freshly cooked lunches each day including fresh meat, vegetables and a dessert.

We boast a 5-star hygiene rating in all of our kitchens thanks to our dedicated chef and staff.

STAY WELL

At Friends In St Helier we aim to support users with long term conditions in order to maintain their health and independence through targeted activities.

KEEP ACTIVE

One of our aims is to give our members the opportunity to increase their physical activity.

We have a range of chair-based exercise sessions on offer including Pilates and balloon table tennis.

Services we provide

F.I.S.H is guided by members to plan the services on offer:

Transport for the most frail
Freshly cooked two course nutritious meal
Speakers who advise on welfare rights, housing matters, money management, energy matters, and debt management
Publicity and information about new and existing services, special events and opportunities provided by the voluntary sector
Production of the quarterly newsletter
Annual holiday and excursions
Escorted shopping trips
Shopping and prescription collection for frail and housebound
Taking frail members to doctors and hospital appointments
Hospital after care support
Digital training
Social clubs with the emphasis of joining in and making friends to create a local network of support