Social Visits

What are social visits?

• What is a social visit?
• How does the new social visit scheme work?
• What do you mean by ‘coach’?
• How can I take part?
• Where are social visits taking place?

The logistics of the trial visit

• How can I find and sign up for a trial visit?
• What does the trial visit include?
• What happens if the trial visit goes well?
• What happens if the trial visit does not go well?
• What happens if the older person does not want a pairing after the trial visit?
• What if one trial visit is not enough to decide if I want to be paired with the older person?

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Social visits pairings

• How do I log my visits?
• How long do I have to commit to visits?
• What if I want to keep visiting after 6 months?
• What happens if I need support?
• What happens if I need to end the pairing?
• What if I have a holiday or need to be away from home for a few weeks?

Keeping your social visits safe

• Can I take my child, or a friend/family member with me on a social visit?
• Someone I know would like to have visits from a GoodGym member — can this be arranged?
• Can I meet a coach somewhere other than in their home?