Keeping People Connected
At DAD we are doing our best to support people at this difficult time.
- We want to help people stay safe, healthy and not feel alone.
- Our Keeping People Connected Service is free and available now for people who need support
- We will call you regularly if you need support and we are here if you need to chat.
Keeping People Connected with some of these activities:
- Weekly telephone calls
- Coffee and a chat via videolink
- Gaming Sessions
- Seated Yoga
- Drawing classes
- Sowing sunflower kits
- Quiz via videolink
- Laughter Yoga
- Setting up friendly chats on conference calls
Contact details:
Email: keepingconnected@darlingtondisability.org
Tel: [01325 489999](tel:01325 489999)
Practically the project:
- Identifies with the person whether they understand the guidance. For example, many people do not understand what 2 metres is and some people have not got any food as they are too frightened to go out.
- Supports the person to increase their understanding including providing Easy Read information etc.
- Provide a regular wellbeing call to reduce isolation; this can be daily if needed.
- Provide distraction and diversion support, e.g. supporting the person to develop a positive routine and ideas and resources for activities.
- Check on wellbeing e.g. do they have shopping etc. and provide problem solving support and if needed, practical support.