From the 23rd September 2008 Adults Supporting Adults has expanded it’s services to North East Lincolnshire, a press release from our launch day can be found below.
“Adults Supporting Adults (ASA) a not for profit charity with its Head office based in Sleaford has opened its first Grimsby office in Freeman Street Resource Centre.
The organisation offers support to adults with learning difficulties, older persons, people with mental health problems or physical disabilities live more independent lives.
The service offers a range of options, from extended stay with families to respite and day service provision, to enable family carers to take a break.
Chief executive Trixie Bennett said: “;We support vulnerable people who need a little extra help to live independently.”
“Our main aim for the first three months is to recruit providers to the service. We are looking for families or individuals who have a natural skill to communicate with people”.
“The Providers will be supporting someone to live a more independent life. It may involve cooking, assisting with hospital appointments, or going to the local pub to meet new friends.”
“Providers will be paid expenses for having someone in their home and will receive support and training for the role from ASA.”
ASA, which is based in Sleaford, already provides services across Lincolnshire.
Ron Long (64), from Louth, is an approved provider with ASA and provides respite care with his wife Brenda.
He said: “Sometimes we have people for a weekend, sometimes for a fortnight.
“We take the person out and help them to enjoy life a bit more. It is more than a job. I would recommend it to anybody.”
Maggie Winship, who has been named as ASAs new area manager for North East Lincolnshire, said she was inspired by what the charity do.
She said: “I was overwhelmed when I was offered the job. It is just what the people of North East Lincolnshire need.”
If you are interested in becoming a provider in Lincolnshire, contact the Sleaford office of ASA on (01529) 416270 or visit www.asaorg.co.uk.
