The Poverty of Loneliness – The Importance of Befriending

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Over half of all people aged 75 and over live alone. Loneliness greatly affects not only mental, but physical health: https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/threat-to-health/  

As the church we are called to ‘love our neighbour as ourselves’

Come and hear about the ‘epidemic of loneliness’ in the UK, how we can address it, and a short introduction to the essentials of befriending the elderly.

Featuring talks from:

        -Siobhan Garibaldi- St Vincent de Paul Society

        -Christina Jackson- Contact the Elderly

        -Paul Raymond- Irish Chaplaincy

Refreshments Provided.

To RSVP please click here, or email caritaswestminster@rcdow.org.uk or call 0207 931 6077


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