On 8th Sept 2022, Bolster Community Management Board and staff welcomed representatives from Newry Mourne and Down District Council, elected representatives and volunteers to celebrate the dedication and commitment of those who support the work of Bolster Community and our Home2Hospital Service.
Bolster chairperson Eamonn Connolly welcomed guests to Warrenpoint Golf Club and spoke of the dedication and commitment of the volunteers who give up their time to support those living in the local community who struggle to attend out of area hospital appointments. Eamonn expressed his gratitude to the local council for funding this service over the last 7 years.
Eamonn Connolly explained Home2Hosipital “is an initiative supported and funded by the Newry Mourne and Down District Council to take those living in Kilkeel (and surrounding areas) or Slieve Gullion who are over 60 and have no means to attend out of area hospital appointments.” During the last year Bolster Community Volunteer Drivers have ensured that 421 older people made it to essential medical appointments.
If you would like to know more about the Bolster Community services, please contact Paula on 02830835764 or admin@bolstercommunity.org
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About Bolster Community
Bolster Community (www.bolstercommunity.org) is a practical, hands-on charity and social enterprise that works alongside individuals, families, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
Through our charity services, we’ve had the privilege of helping countless children, parents, young people with mixed ability and seniors to reach their full potential. We support ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges from early years right through to later years. With an uncompromising, people-first approach, we go the extra mile to complement existing services.
Allison Slater Bolster Community
M: 075 5767 6916
P: 028 3083 5764