Good Neighbours Service — West Sussex

About this service

The Good Neighbours Service in West Sussex supports older people who live alone and feel socially isolated. Delivered by Royal Voluntary Service and funded by West Sussex County Council, it offers a time-limited service of weekly visits for up to 12 weeks to help people reconnect with their local community, feel more independent and build confidence. Support can include help accessing clubs or groups, going for a short walk or outing, shopping support or help reconnecting with friends and local contacts. The service is available in Arun, including the Littlehampton area.

How they can help you

Provides short-term volunteer-led support to reduce loneliness, increase confidence and help older people reconnect with local life.

What to expect

A short-term volunteer-led service with weekly support focused on confidence, connection and getting out into the community again.

What to bring

No paperwork is usually needed to ask about support, though it helps to explain what day-to-day isolation or practical barriers you are facing.

Who it's for

People aged 65 and over in Littlehampton and West Sussex who live alone and feel socially isolated or lonely.

Getting support

Eligibility

For people aged 65+ living alone, feeling isolated and lacking local support, where low-level time-limited support is suitable.

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Please contact the service for current referral and support arrangements.

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.

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