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| The role and impact of befriending | | Corporate Author | Joseph Rowntree Foundation - JRF |
| Journal title | Findings, no 038, October 1998 |
| Publisher | Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, October 1998 |
| Pages | 4 pp |
| Source | Joseph Rowntree Foundation, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York YO30 6WP. |
| Keywords | Visiting ; Voluntary workers ; Loneliness ; Isolation ; Participation ; Social surveys. |
| Annotation | People supported by community care services are often socially isolated and lonely. Befriending services have been developed by voluntary organisations, to provide people in this situation with opportunities for developing new relationships, and for participating in social activities. A study by Jo Dean and Robina Goodlad of the Department of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow explores how befriending services are delivered, and reveals the views of organisations, users, and volunteers. They conclude that befriending is not a radical solution to social exclusion, nor can it tackle the root causes of disadvantage. However, some of the worst aspects of isolation and exclusion from community participation are ameliorated. The full report, `Supporting community participation? The role and impact of befriending' is published by Pavilion Publishing, in association with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-981020001 A |
| Classmark | NP: QV: DV: TP: TMB: 3F |
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