Herald - Issue 405

22nd April 2021 • The HERALD • Page 39 v THE HERALD - PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY v WE CARE, YOU CARE Always There to Support and Care Age Concern Hampshire has been working hard to support people aged 50+ in our community throughout the pandemic and therea er. COVID- 19 has put a strain on older people and their carers to stay mobile and live well while living during lockdown restrictions. ey strive to support every older person to make the most of their ageing journey and have adapted operations to support clients in their homes to ensure older people feel positive during this di cult time. e highly experienced team help clients and families to feel supported in their home environments by o ering a little extra help and respite care. Home-visits from a quali ed support worker o ers stimulating and engaging one-to-one activities in the safety of the client’s own home to maintain wellbeing, health, and cognitive function. e health and safety of their clients is paramount especially in light of the COVID pandemic. Support workers are fully equipped with infection control certi cation and PPE to ensure the safety of clients at all times. Please visit their website for further information: www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/ day-carerespite-hampshire/day-care-services-at- home/ or contact them by calling: 01962 868545 or email: enquiries@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk Age Concern New Forest compile and keep a list of referenced tradespeople, including h a n d y p e r s o n s , plumbers, electricians, painters and decorators, gardeners, cleaners, builders, and lots more. To be accepted on to the list, tradespersons need to supply two referees in relation to their work from clients or suppliers etc., and they will obtain the references. ey DO NOT make r e c o mm e n d a t i o n s regarding a particular tradesperson but are happy to share the list. At present they are particularly looking for Cleaners and Gardeners who would like to be part of this list. Please contact their o ce on: 023 8084 1199 for more information. Need a Tradesperson? Understanding how important good foot care is to their clients, the foot clinics are still operating for local people aged 55+. They have taken many extra precautions to make them COVID-Safe. They also offer Toenail cutting for £20 or Toe & Fingernails for £25. The registered Podiatrists and Chiropodists are also able to give foot care advice and information on other treatments available. If you wish to book a foot care appointment, cancel, or amend one, please contact the o ce on: 023 8084 1199. A message can be le on the answer machine if necessary and they will return your call. Waterside Good Neighbours volunteers could help with transport if required. Clinics are as follows: Totton and Eling Community Centre: Every Wednesday and Friday at Civic Centre Buildings, Library Road, Totton, SO40 3AP. Hythe & Dibden Community Centre: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 1st ursday & 3rd Monday at Brinton Lane, Hythe, SO45 6DU. Blackfield Baptist Church: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Hampton Lane, Black eld, SO45 1XA. Age Concern New Forest Foot Clinics