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Loughton Voluntary Care
Going the extra mile in Loughton for over 50 years
About Loughton Voluntary Care
Loughton Voluntary Care has been active in the IG10 community for over 50 years. We provide transport for older or less mobile residents to medical appointments – hospitals, clinics and surgeries. We also provide good neighbour services such as visiting and shopping services to housebound clients.
LVC is committed to supporting older people in their desire to live independently and to support their social inclusion.
Loughton Voluntary Care is entirely volunteer-led. Although expenses are reimbursed, no-one in LVC receives a salary or any other payment for their time.
Our Clients
In 2024, LVC served 166 clients living within IG10, many of them using us on multiple occasions. LVC made 448 trips for medical appointments, and 250 trips for social activities including the Fish and Chip Lunch, and the Keep Well Club. The escorted shopping trip was used on 462 occasions, and we had 190 attendances at our regular IT clinic. 8 clients received help with Garden Clearance.
Most clients hear of us through word of mouth and call LVC. Clients may be referred to us by social services, health services or other professional bodies, but families can also contact us direct if they help or support with befriending or medical transport for their family member.
Many of our clients are over 80, including a good number of nonagenarians. Some are ex-volunteers. There are no age limits; the only criterion is need due to mobility issues and residence in IG10. There is no means testing; you will never be asked for details of your finances. Before using the service, the client is normally interviewed to determine their needs and so that they understand how the service works.