Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a new group set up to support residents during the pandemic who are unable to get out and about because they are self-isolating. The group (part of the Mosque at 22 Cookham Road, Maidenhead) can be contacted to provide shopping, befriending and other support for the over 60’s including posting letters, collecting prescriptions and delivering medication, delivering food boxes etc.
Helping Hands has made 115 separate visits across Maidenhead over the last 4 weeks, and offer services 7 days a week. On average Helping Hands receives 4 calls a day from residents asking for help and are supporting residents who would normally have attended Elizabeth House Day Centre. Helping Hands uses its own What’s-app group to deliver a ‘shout out’ for volunteers.
Many messages of thanks have been received including:
‘Just wanted to thank the young man who delivered my prescription today, it means so much to know there are such kind people willing to help. Thanks to you all’
‘I must say a very big thank you for the wonderful life saving gift you delivered to me on Thursday 16th. I was overwhelmed with the volume of everyday needs. Thank you very much indeed.’
‘I do want to say a thank you for your help with posting, shopping and collecting my prescription. You’ve all been friendly and thoughtful. It’s always hard to ask for help but you have made me feel comfortable about asking. Thank you again, I hope you all keep safe’