Support Services

If you have sensory loss, we can help by providing suitable equipment and support.

Living is an Activities and Training Centre for people with a disability living on the Isle of Wight. Our experienced team work with our members to provide sessions that support learning, confidence building,improve social skills,community integration and a platform for creative expression, all in an accessible environment at the heart of the community’s Riverside Centre.

The Age Friendly Island programme is an Ageing Better partnership funded by The National Lottery Community Fund aiming to make the Isle of Wight a great place to grow older, encourage better relations between generations, and tackle social isolation and loneliness.

The award winning Good Neighbour Scheme is a cornerstone of our services and provides vital assistance, friendship and reliable support for local older people who have no one else to turn to. The Good Neighbour Scheme has over 650 volunteers working within every community on the Isle of Wight. These volunteers provide low-level support, helping with tasks such as: Befriending and visiting those who feel lonely or isolated. Outings or shopping. Transport to medical appointments. Walking your dog. Help with small tasks in the home. Letter writing or help with paperwork. Choosing, collecting and returning library books. Specialised support for the older LGBT community, working towards an inclusive Island. Confidential support for those suffering domestic abuse. Regaining confidence after illness or bereavement. Provide information on other services to improve health and wellbeing. For outings and transport requests a small mileage fee will be payable to cover expenses.

Support Services – Addiction – Addictions Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. For some of our members, the wounds still run deep, even if their loved one may no longer be a part of their lives or have died. Local Group Meets Newport: Monday evening at 7.30pm.  (see map below) 102 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1DB (Must be 18 or over to attend this meeting due to venue restrictions.) (No disabled access.) Shanklin: Wednesday at 7.45pm. Arthur Webster Clinic, 35 Languard Manor Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7HZ (see map below) (Entrance at rear of building) (Disabled access.) Unfortunately, the national centre cannot provide local contact information for the above groups to third parties for confidential reasons. They suggest that the individual contacts them on 020 7403 0888 (10am-10pm), and one of their volunteers will be able to provide a contact number for the groups.

Support Services – Addiction – Addictions The way we work is very simple – it is one alcoholic talking to another – if you want to contact us – either because you want help with your drinking problem or because you are professionally interested in the work we do – please feel free to get in touch. Various venues across the Island. Please visit the website link to find your locality.