British Consulate representatives visit local charities in Camposol

ARCHIVED ARTICLE -

Camposol local charities welcome British Vice Consul on her recent visit

British Consulate representatives visit local charities in Camposol

The British Vice Consul, Sara Munsterhjelm, accompanied by Consular staff, visited local charities in Camposol, Mazarrón in Murcia this week. These charities provide vital support to the local community.

The Consular team met with representatives from MABS Cancer Support Foundation in Mazarrón, who provide a respite and palliative care home in the Camposol urbanisation; Age Concern Costa Cálida, who have a Social centre also in the Camposol urbanisation which offers a wide range of social activities to combat isolation and loneliness; The Royal British Legion in Murcia, which provides support to veterans and their families; and FAST/CST Camposol, which provides a vital first response in medical emergencies until ambulances arrive.

All of the charities explained to the Consular team that they were struggling to keep their services going due to lack of volunteers. If you think you could spare a few hours a week please do reach out to one of these charities or any other local charity in your area – every little helps!

For more local news, events and other information go to the home page of Camposol Today

Image: British Embassy in Spain

Linea Directa Bottom Article M-Z CAR HOME LIFE INSURANCE

Address

Age Concern Social Centre, 2B Avenida de los Covachos, Camposol Sector C

Tel: Telephone Enquiries: 634 344 589
Mobile: Events: 634 336 484 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)

View Website

Facebook

Age Concern supports the over 50's in a multitude of ways.

Age Concern Costa Calida Age Concern is the Mazarrón based section of Age Concern Spain. It operates across the Costa Cálida but its main activities are in Mazarrón and the surrounding area. Age Concern is a registered charity and voluntary organization. It provides help and support to the over fifties, along with a social life.

The organisation not only provides practical help, but also advice, and has a range of leaflets dealing with different issues and advice about accessing benefits, both Spanish and UK based. Attendance allowance, winter fuel allowance are both key issues for many and Age Concern has even been able to help some people with repatriation. The Spanish based UK population is growing older and although the Spanish health system takes great care of health, support is increasingly needed.

Age Concern does need your support. If you have the time, why not join them as a volunteer? Or become a friend? Age Concern needs help with its table top sales, coffee mornings, social lunches, social programme, with home visits. Support is there for our volunteers through an induction programme.

Currently over 25 volunteers visit and help in people’s homes. This can include activities such as sitting with a client whilst their carer/spouse shops, or undertaking domestic chores.

Age Concern Costa Cálida is a human charity managed and serviced wholly by unpaid volunteers. All services to the community are free, but they are not an emergency service, nor can they do caring, nursing or domestic work. Age Concern do not receive any funding from Spain or the UK. The costs are covered from fundraising activities and the generous donations from local residents. The phones are manned, during the times advertised, by working volunteers who cannot answer whilst driving, in meetings or with clients, but they will always return your call when able to do so. They have a range of medical aids which can be hired to assist after care and rehabilitation after operations and hospital stays.

Social events

Twice a month Age Concern runs a social event to enable local residents to meet new people within the community. Join their Facebook group for more information.

On the last Wednesday of the month Age Concern runs a Menu Del Dia at a local restaurant, also at 1.30pm, sometimes with entertainment provided. These Menus rotate around local restaurants, with something to suit every taste including British, Spanish or Chinese.

Age Concern also runs other fundraising events, including a bric a brac stall, with clothes, on Camposol B one Friday a month, and any contributions are always welcome.

Age Concern Social Centre

Social Centre: 2B Avenida de los Covachos, Camposol Sector C (C8), Telephone 634 312 516

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 14:00

Age Concern telephone numbers:

Enquires: 634 344 589 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)

Lifeline: Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón Area – 634 325 408; Camposol Area – 634 312 516

Events: 634 336 484 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)

Equipment Loan: 634 306 927 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)