Good Neighbour schemes are established and run by local people to provide neighbourly support to others who may need help on an occasional or regular basis.

The Gretton Good Neighbour Scheme uses voluntary effort from local people to provide help for anyone in the village who needs assistance with transport, household tasks, companionship, practical support following illness, letter writing, form filling, and more.

Volunteers are free to give as much or as little time as they like helping others with practical tasks like driving or shopping or providing emotional support (befriending). They do not offer specialist care or play any role that should be left to professional, qualified services.