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A new gardening support service is now available for the over 60s living in Hampshire.
Hampshire County Council commissioned Shaw Trust to deliver this service in direct response to the council’s Older People’s Wellbeing Strategy consultation.
This highlighted that access to gardening services was the second highest priority for older people who wanted to maintain their independence.
Shaw Trust is a national charity with more than 20 years experience
Shaw Trust is a national charity that has more than 20 years of experience delivering horticultural services.
Their fully qualified and experienced team, who are assisted by volunteers, provide a professional gardening support service.
Staff and volunteers are also Criminal Records Bureau checked.
For those who receive a means tested benefit, the basic service is at a reduced rate.
It is also available to those who do not receive a benefit, at the standard rate.
The service can be accessed whether people rent or own their own homes
The gardening support service can be accessed whether people rent or own their own homes, and is available in the following areas: Basingstoke and Dean Borough Council, East Hampshire District Council, Fareham Borough Council, Gosport Borough Council, Hart District Council, Havant Borough Council, New Forest District Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Winchester City Council.
John Sole, Shaw Trust’s General Manager for Community Services, said,
“We are delighted to be delivering this new service, which will help people to maintain their independence and stay in their own homes. It is a flexible, year-round service with up to six visits per year available. We know gardens give people so much pleasure"
Councillor Felicity Hindson, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Adult Social Care, and Older Persons champion, added:
“Managing the garden can become a concern when we get older and is one of the reasons why people find it difficult to live independently. I am delighted to welcome the services that Shaw Trust will provide across large parts of the county to support people to manage their gardens because we know gardens give so much pleasure. We hope people will continue to enjoy their gardens.”
For more information, including prices and details of how the service operates, call Shaw Trust on 0845 604 4643, email grounds.maintenance@shaw-trust.org.uk or visit www.shaw-trust.org.uk/hampshire_gardening_service
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