Referrals
Who we support:
We support people over 65 years in Dublin South. Priority is given to those in critical need of support due to challenges of physical/mental health or due to the persistent experience of loneliness or isolation.
Who can make a referral:
We welcome referrals from all relevant clinicians, including HSE
Supports available:
- Regular befriending Visits at home/in a café or visiting a place of interest
- Links to Social Activities/Events in the Community
- Walking companions
- Phone Support Calls/help to use devices
- Community Meals (Good Food Delivered)
- Other supports based on individual needs
Regular Befriending Visits
Befriending and Supports (B&S) is primarily social support involving regular visits from Making Connections Volunteers.
Before making a referral please;
- Read the B&S Referral Agent Information Leaflet
- Share the B&S Client Information Leaflet with the relevant person
Make a Referral
Telephone Support Service
Telephone support can be arranged
- when in-person befriending is not suitable
- or when regular short check-in calls are more suitable
Make a Referral
Community Meals (Good Food Delivered)
‘Good Food Delivered’ (GFD) is a partnership between Making Connections, the HSE and Airfield Estate. Up to x7 nutritious subsidised meals are delivered to older people identified as being in need of this support.
Before making a referral please;
- Read the GFD Referral Agent Information Leaflet
- Share the GFD Client Information Leaflet with the relevant person
Make a Referral
For Garda Community Policing Team referrals please click here
If you require any assistance making a referral please email info@makingconnections.ie.
