HELPLINE 
A
SERVICE BY THOSE WHO CARE FOR
THOSE WHO NEED
·
Recipients of
assistance from Helpline MUST be members of the
Call 116 in case of medical
emergencies
do not call Helpline – you need immediate professional
assistance!
Helpline is an activity group of the Club Internacional d’Andorra
dedicated to helping members who are in need. Helpline offers the loan of
equipment and the services of volunteers for the following principal tasks:
Loan of equipment:
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For the
injured, sick or disabled: wheelchairs, crutches, zimmer frames, walking
sticks, bed pans, etc.
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For
visiting babies and infants: car seats, high chairs, baby cot, etc
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Talking
books and large print books
Services available via volunteers:
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Transport
for those unable to drive to hospital appointments and medical visits
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Assistance
with shopping and emergency pre-prepared meals for those who are housebound
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Home and
hospital visits primarily for those without relatives in
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Advice in
the event of accidents and sudden emergencies
HELPLINE is currently funded by the charges made for loans
of equipment; receipts are used to replace worn or outdated equipment and to
cover the expenses of volunteers, such as transport to hospital/clinic/doctor,
sending of flowers/fruit to members in hospital or seriously ill at home, etc.
The recipients of HELPLINE
assistance from our volunteers (who give their time and expertise without
remuneration) are assured of our confidentiality.
Please note
that in any medical emergency the number to call is 116 (if your own doctor is
not available).
Loan of Equipment
For loan of equipment such
as crutches / wheel chairs / baby equipment etc. available to members only,
please contact: Valerie Rymarenko
on 351543 or e mail at patchwork@andorra.ad
or for borrowing from the Talking Books Library,
please contact:
Brenda Ross on 836886 or
e-mail; brendross@andorra.com
Services by Volunteers