03.10.2022
Our Befrienders continue to work hard to support the older and more isolated members of our community, particularly now with the days getting shorter/darker and the weather getting colder. There is always a caution throughout the older community that they may catch the annual winter cold/flu/Covid or any other virus that might be going around at the time. To avoid this, some decide to stay indoors, and while this may keep them away from illness, it may eventually lead onto them feeling lonely or isolated within their homes. This can be very isolating form them and eventually some may lose motivation to go out again. Our Befriending team are always aware of this and will keep in touch with those who have decided to stay indoors more often throughout the winter months to ensure they know they have someone to talk to and reassure them if they have any concerns or worries. Some of the older community can find themselves losing family members and loved ones here or back home and we can’t forget this can take a toll on their happiness and mental wellbeing so in those times it is very important that they have someone to talk to.
We are holding a Health & Wellbeing Event Day in partnership with Irish In Britain held on November 9th in Ashford Place.
At this event people will be able to avail of: -
- Free Health Checks
- All Covid 19 and Flu Vaccinations including the new Omicron Moderna bivalent vaccine
- Diabetics Check
- BMI and Blood Pressure Check
- a wide variety of Health Information
and can possibly alert you to an underlying illness which in turn may avoid unnecessary illness in the future.
Also available will be:-
- Optometrists, Podiatrists, Hearing checks and much more
- Advice on Power of Attorney and Will making
- Advice on avoiding scams
- Advice on how to access cost of living support
- Advice and support for those thinking about returning to Ireland
- Support to make passport applications
- Support and help with accessing birth information
We are encouraging anyone who can come to this free event to attend.
REMINDER: NOVEMBER 9TH HEALTH & WELLBING EVENT DAY