Storrington and Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens Chris and John recently reconnected an isolated resident with her family abroad.
Chris and John were contacted by the local resident’s only family members in Australia. Since a telephone call blocking system had been installed for the resident over a year ago, family abroad had been unable to call her. The Wardens visited the resident and helped sort out the issue by liaising with the company and getting the relations’ details put onto the call blocker system. The Wardens then contacted the family and after a few false starts, the issue was resolved. The delighted resident contacted Chris after the visit and said she “was crying with joy” as it was the first time in ages she had spoken to her family.
The Storrington and Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens host a ‘Cuppa and a Chat’ session at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre on the third Thursday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm. This session gives residents a way of gathering socially, to help combat loneliness and social isolation, Wardens are on hand to share safety advice and to connect residents with other groups available locally.
Horsham District Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens, based across 11 villages and towns throughout the Horsham District, work alongside partner agencies to improve the quality of life for everyone. They undertake a number of activities from enforcement to community development, working with the elderly, vulnerable and young people. Wardens are CSAS (Community Safety Accreditation Scheme) accredited from Sussex Police enabling them to use some enforcement powers.
They are managed by Horsham District Council and are funded by the Parish Council’s and Neighbourhood Council’s Special Charge.
For more information, please visit Neighbourhood wardens | Horsham District Council