Teignbridge Crisis Support Service

Age Concern Devon are piloting and promoting a three year project, unique to Teignbridge, thatoffers initial practical support for people over the age of 50 who find themselves facing somepersonal difficulty.

The service can arrange for a trained and CRB checked Volunteer Advocate to make a homevisit to help and support residents to manage some practical tasks such as:

• Organising funeral arrangements


• Offering support and guidance to help adjustment to living alone – for example help withhousehold correspondence.


• Assisting with making arrangements for people to view residential or nursing homes if apartner or spouse has to consider long term care.

As an elected councillor I am promoting this valuable service within my community!

The service can be contacted on:

0845 296 7810

Lines are open:

Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 4.30pm

Friday ..................... 9.00am – 4.00pm

If you would like any further information on how the Council is working with Age ConcernDevon please contact Steve Matson, Service Lead for Community & Culture on 01626215110 or email steve.matson@teignbridge.gov.uk