Darlington Association on Disability

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

 

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.