Solva Care is a registered charity which offers friendly, local support to people in Solva and the surrounding area. The aims are to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of older people and others who need it. We want them to have choices, be independent, feel well and play a part in village life. We connect people to add to neighbourliness and encourage friendships so that no one falls through the net. We also organise physical, cultural and other activities, which are open to all.
It is a well-developed support system, which is run by a trustee board and a part-time co-ordinator with the help of local volunteers (some Welsh-speaking). We support people with a variety of things such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, pop in visits, short respite for family carers, dog walking, signposting and transport to the surgery/post office, village events etc. The support can be provided on a regular basis or just occasionally, and the support is free of charge..
All volunteers have been DBS-checked, received induction training, signed a confidentiality agreement and are insured.
The Co-ordinator is present at the surgery on Friday mornings for anyone needing information or support from Solva Care.
Friday Club is a chance to socialise, have a chat, join in with music, crafts, exercise and a whole range of different weekly activities. All are welcome to come along.
