Mobile/Community Warden Scheme
South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is providing grant funding to expand the provision of the Mobile (Community) Warden Schemes across the District. The aim of this funding (which includes a contribution from Cambridgeshire County Council’s Care Together Seed funding) is to provide increased coverage and more equitable access for people wanting help to support independent living, particularly for elderly or vulnerable residents across the District of South Cambridgeshire.
Express interest in funding for New Mobile Warden Schemes 2024-25
Apply for a Mobile Warden Scheme New Schemes/Expansion/Development Fund 2025-26
Mobile and Community Warden Schemes (sometimes called Community Care Schemes) have been set up in South Cambridgeshire to support older people to live independently in their homes and in the community they know, and which knows them.
The warden schemes are complementary to statutory care services and do not duplicate or replace the medical or social care services that individuals may also require. They can help to combat loneliness and social isolation, and can provide significant benefits to clients at relatively low cost. They are seen by clients and their families as a vital community-based service.
For the period 2021 to 2025 we provided grant funding for new and existing schemes across the District, via an application process.
Please see our Mobile and Community Warden Schemes flyer [PDF, 0.6MB], please note, it is for printing purposes only.
The following Mobile and Community Warden Schemes currently exist.
Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Fen Drayton and Lolworth
- Girton
- Histon and Impington
- Linton including: Great Abington, Little Abington and Hildersham
- Longstanton
- Papworth Everard including: Bourn, Caldecote, Comberton, Hardwick, Toft and Wimpole
- Sawston including: Whittlesford, Pampisford, Duxford, Hinxton and Ickleton
- Stapleford
- Small Villages (consisting of Balsham, Castle Camps, Horseheath, Shudy Camps, West Wickham, West Wratting and Weston Colville)
- Swavesey
- Waterbeach (covering Chittering and Landbeach, too)
- Willingham and Over
Website: Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough / Community Wardens
Email: wardens@ageukcap.org.uk or telephone 0781 249 6004 | 0794 418 1307
Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme
Email: Pat Robertson patnpete.robertson@ntlworld.com or telephone: 01954 200 080
Great Shelford Mobile Warden Scheme
Website: Great Shelford Mobile Warden Scheme
Contact: Jenny David by telephone: 01223 845367
Melbourn and District Warden Scheme
- Barrington
- Grantchester
- Harston
- Haslingfield
- Hauxton
- Melbourn
- Meldreth
- Shepreth
- Orwell
Email Jeannie Seers on secretary@mmws.org.uk or telephone: 07808 735066
Milton Community Care Scheme
Milton Community Care Scheme Facebook Page
Contact Tracey Ebbon by email: Miltoncarewarden@outlook.com or telephone: 0751 802 6870
The Mordens and Litlington Mobile Warden Scheme
- Guilden Morden
- Steeple Morden
- Littlington
- Bassingbourn
Email Geoff Harper on: geoffkharper@gmail.com or telephone on: 01763 853 845
If you would like to set up a Mobile/Community Warden Scheme or are part of a scheme needing further support, please take a look at our Mobile/Community Warden Scheme toolkit
Timescales and deadlines
The current Mobile Warden scheme grant funding period comes to an end in March 2025. Details of a new scheme will be posted in due course.
Additional Support
- Visiting Support Service which provides short-term support service providing confidential, emotional, financial and practical support and promoting independent living in the community.
- Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service which provides you with help to live safely and independently in your home.
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Cambridgeshire Home Improvement Agency which helps you adapt and maintain your home to suit your needs.