Age UK Wakefield District - Wraparound

Wraparound is a low level mental health service for the over 50s.

This service is suitable for those living with anxiety / depression / social isolation and offers regular telephone support sessions with experienced, trained staff and volunteers.

The Wraparound Team will:

• Contact a person requiring help at an agreed time and date. They will note any relevant details to enhance the experience such as hearing difficulties, cognitive impairment or physical disability

• Phone for a friendly conversation to build trust and confidence and then provide appropriate support from ideas for passing the time of day in a fulfilling way to improving spirits and overall wellbeing

• Signposting to mental health services and support for loss and bereavement

• Send Wellbeing packs by post or email where appropriate

• Refer to expert members of staff where there is an unresolved issue or a mental health concern, for a follow up phone consultation

• Refer into telephone befriending, as an ongoing method to keep spirits raised and the feeling of being connected

• Provide support for people with transition to life after the lockdown and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic