Refer someone for loneliness and isolation support

Making Connections Walsall (MCW)

Making Connections Walsall is a free and friendly service that tackles loneliness and social isolation. It offers one-to-one support to help you engage in community activities and build social networks.

The types of support include:

• befriending
• signposting to community activities (for example, lunch clubs, gardening projects, arts and crafts, volunteering)
• signposting to support services

Eligibility

This service is for anyone who lives in Walsall borough and is feeling lonely or socially isolated.

Who can refer

• GPs
• other healthcare professionals 
• social care professionals
• other public sector workers
• self-referrals (you can refer yourself or through family members)

How to make a referral

 You should:

1. Advise the service user about the MCW programme
2. Get their consent to refer
3. Download and complete the referral form below, and submit your form by email