A Helping Hand
The Community Offer is helping Joy to overcome her fear of going out.
After chatting to Tanya on the phone for so long during the pandemic, Joy got to meet her in person when she arranged to meet her at the African Caribbean Day Centre.
Joy says: “Tanya’s an absolutely lovely lady. I was referred to the Community Offer when I had to call the ambulance service because I was unwell. I have problems with crowds and meeting people and I get panic attacks. Tanya met me at the centre because I’m always in the house and came in with me so I didn’t have to do that on my own.
“In my head I want to get out but my body won’t let me. Tanya also put me in touch with the council because I need help at home with my disability. Now she’s suggesting other things I can do from home and I’m thinking of talking to other people on the phone who are lonely so I can help them.”