{"id":1064,"date":"2020-04-21T20:04:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T19:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/?page_id=1064"},"modified":"2023-06-30T15:52:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T14:52:34","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/ask-us-to-visit\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">How do you assess your volunteers?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>All Wag volunteers undertake a DBS check at Enhanced level with includes the Adult Barred list. \u00a0They can bring a copy of their letter with them if required to their first visit. \u00a0We take up competency based references and everyone has a face to face induction session as well as ongoing support providing them with the information they need to visit safely.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">How do you assess the health and behaviour of your Friendship Dogs?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>The charity is fortunate to have expert advice from <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/volunteer\/veterinary-guidance-for-friendship-dogs\/\">Dr Tim Nuttall<\/a> in animal health and wellbeing and <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/volunteer\/dog-suitability-assessment\/\">David Ryan<\/a> in animal behaviour to help us to ensure our visits are a safe and happy experience for everyone. Our temperament assessment considers how suitable the dogs are but also whether or not they would enjoy the experience of visiting. Our health and wellbeing standards comply with those of, amongst others, Public Health England and also the Royal College of Nursing.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Do you visit children under the Read to Dogs scheme?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>No I&#8217;m afraid we don&#8217;t. \u00a0Our mission is to reduce loneliness in older dog lovers by enabling dog owners to safely share their dogs with pensioners who miss friendship and can no longer have a dog of their own. \u00a0We also can&#8217;t assess dogs with children so we don&#8217;t work with them. \u00a0Other visiting dog charities are very experienced in this area though.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\">Do you charge for your home visits?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>We never charge for our home visits in case those most in need miss out. \u00a0Instead we rely entirely on donations so if you value our service and can afford to contribute please help us in whatever way you can, <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/support-us\/donate\/\">donating<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/fundraise\/\">fundraising<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/support-us\/friends-of-wag\/become-a-friend-of-wag\/\">becoming a Friend of Wag.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\">Are your volunteers insured?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>Yes, our insurance policy covers the provision of professionally assessed volunteers and their dogs visiting older dog lovers in their own homes or in care and medical establishments. \u00a0It also includes cover for such things as exhibitions, conferences, clerical activities, fundraising events and other recreational activities. \u00a0Further details can be provided if necessary by the <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/get-in-touch\/\">get in touch<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\">Do you visit people under 65?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>Not usually no. \u00a0Our mission is to end loneliness for older dog lovers and we have large waiting lists but in exceptional circumstances we will try to help if we can.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-6\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-6\">How can I find out more about your home visiting service?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-6\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-6\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>There&#8217;s more information provided here on <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/ask-us-to-visit\/\">our website<\/a>. \u00a0If you&#8217;d like anything else please just <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/get-in-touch\/\">get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-7\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-7\">My gran&#8217;s in a care home, can I ask you to visit her?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-7\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-7\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t<p>Yes you can just get in touch with us and we&#8217;ll try to help. \u00a0Sometimes we already have a volunteer visiting the care home and we&#8217;ll make sure your gran&#8217;s on their radar. \u00a0Other times we&#8217;ll suggest you contact the care home and ask them to <a href=\"https:\/\/wagandcompany.co.uk\/ask-us-to-visit\/care-or-medical-establishments\/\">ask us to visit online<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you assess your volunteers? 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