British Red Cross Village Warden, - Colwall

Following on from the last edition of the Parish Council newsletter, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Pritchard ( 01531 641920 ) as the British Red Cross Village Warden for Colwall. Friendly, knowledgeable, independent and part of the community, Lisa can help find practical solutions to life’s challenges.

Lisa is a member of the British Red Cross staff who will use his knowledge of local services to help their community. He is already in touch with the Herefordshire Signposting Scheme, Social Services in Ledbury and the local GP practice and can connect people of the parish to a wide range of local services, helping people be more independent and remain in their own homes.

Your village warden can:

• Help outside the home – for instance a village warden can shop, organise transport to hospital or other vital appointments, collect prescriptions or walk the dog.
• Help inside the home – by popping in for a chat, your village warden can listen to concerns or worries and begin to help you find solutions.
• Encourage – by introducing and accompanying people to clubs and local activities, a village warden can provide support, as daily routines are re-established and confidence returns.
• Provide information – your village warden can help you gain access to financial and practical support service, help you fill out forms, pay bills and write letters.
• Follow up – when the worst is over, your village warden can stay in touch, helping you remain independent and in contact with your community.

We hope you will find Lisa a useful addition to the extensive range of services available in the parish.