Do you know someone who lives alone and feels\nisolated? The Community Support Regster\ncan help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First\nestablished in 2006, the Community Support Register operates from the Corio\nPolice Station and is staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers, supported by\nlocal donations and sponsorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nregister collects health and other personal information to be accessed if the\nperson cannot provide it themselves due to an accident, fall or illness. Police, ambulance, hospital and fire services\ncan quickly access the register, but only in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information\nmay include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants\ncan choose what information they wish to provide. Regular phone calls can be arranged with the\nvolunteers to people who are feeling isolated and would benefit from social\ncontact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nCommunity Support Register is open to people of all ages and abilities and is a\nfree service \u2013 there is no cost to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n