OUR SERVICES
Grass Cutting
We work in partnership with Wetherby Young Offenders Institute to provide a grass cutting service for older people who find it difficult to maintain their lawns.
For an annual fee of £30, your grass will be cut every four to five weeks during the growing season, weather permitting.
The gardeners are all young offenders who have been risk assessed, are trained in horticulture and are working towards other qualifications. The scheme helps to improve relationships between young and older people and is greatly valued by those who use this service.
The scheme was granted a ‘Connecting Communities Award’ for the impact it has made.
Winter Jobs
During winter, we aim to take on low-maintenance gardening jobs, such as hedge cutting. These are charged separately, based on the time taken. Hedge cutting costs £25.00 for up to two hours. After that, it is £12.50 for each additional hour, or part hour. Other winter jobs are charged in the same way: £25.00 for up to two hours, then £12.50 for each additional hour, or part hour. Any jobs taken on, are at the scheme supervisor’s discretion. Please note that we do not do weeding. Please call the office or email nicola@w-ise.org.uk with your enquiries.
Transport Scheme
Our transport scheme helps older people to meet friends and access activities and events.
It involves a pool of trusted drivers giving lifts for people who might have difficulty using other types of transport.
We are able to accommodate fold-up rollators or walking sticks, but unfortunately can’t take wheelchairs.
This is a volunteer led scheme and we’re always looking for people who can spare time to help older people in this way.
More information for Service Users
More information for Volunteers
For more information about the scheme or to become a volunteer driver, please contact us on 01937 222066 or email transport@w-ise-org-uk.stackstaging.com
Christmas Tree Collection
To raise funds for our Grass Cutting scheme, we offer the collection of real Christmas trees in January
– Tree will need to be outside prior to collection date
– Any size tree collected from WiSE catchment area
– Any age included – not just the over 60s
Minimum donation £10 per tree.
To book a collection, please book and pay online at https://shorturl.at/2vzZE
Information & Advice
The Information and Advice service is available to over 60s in Wetherby and surrounding villages. Our advisor offers information and advice on issues relevant to older people and those who care for them.
For example, our sign posting service can help you find Home Carers, Carers Support Advice and Trusted tradesman. Appointments may be available for those who are struggling with form filling, for example, help to apply for attendance allowance and blue parking badges.
INFORMATION FOR CARE SEEKERS –
Are you looking for support or care to remain living in your own home?. Are you unable to remain at home, and considering a housing with care scheme or residential care?
Leeds Care Services Directory contains information for adults looking for care or support within the county, whether they are paying for it themselves or receiving support from the council. Staying as independent as possible is important to everybody.
This Directory contains information about the care and support services available to enable you to do this when remaining at home, moving into a housing with care scheme, or within a care home or care home with nursing.
There is a directory covering each different region – the Leeds directory covering Wetherby area is shown here https://www.carechoices.co.uk/publication/leeds-care-services-directory/
For more information click here, or please contact Nicola on 01937 588994.
SCAM AWARENESS
There are many sophisticated scams circulating at the moment. It is important to recognise these to keep your money safe.
More information can be found, here:
Scamwise leaflet
The Little Book of Big Scams.
Scam advice for seniors
