Move Mates - Walking Buddy Scheme

Move Mates is a walking buddy project which is run by Move the Masses. Volunteer walking buddies give people the confidence to get out of their houses, have some company and go for a walk. 

Move Mates can help just by providing some support to enable someone to walk purely for exercise, or can help by walking someone to their local shop or to pick up a prescription. If fear of falling, anxiety or confidence is preventing someone from getting out of the house - a Move Mate is just what they need. 

Move Mates receive training in safeguarding and mental health awareness. All volunteers undergo a DBS check and provide a character reference too.