A service that helps older people in Warwickshire live independently in their homes has celebrated its first anniversary.
Phillis, which stands for ‘promoting health and independence through low level integrated support’, helps people aged over 50 to find out more about the services that can help them continue to live on their own.
Trained staff at Warwickshire Count
y Council advise customers on many aspects of living, such as approved handymen, people who can go shopping and ways to socialise, join leisure groups and take part in other activities.
In the year since its inception, Phillis has received more than 200 calls from people in Warwick district on subjects ranging from benefits advice, transport advice, and befriending services through to computer classes and mobile chiropody.
Councillor Colin Hayfield (Con, Arley) is responsible for adult and community services in the county.
He said: "Over the last year, Phillis has offered a range of support to people aged over fifty who may need some help with everyday living tasks or maintaining their home or even with pursuing leisure hobbies and further education.
"People are happier living in their own home and in doing so, they put less of a strain on local authorities' health budgets. Phillis enables people to enjoy a higher quality of life and live where they want to live."
Call 731144 between 8.30 am and 5pm to find out more about Phillis services.
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