Church Champion Articles
The mental health risks of isolation – and how we can help each other.
Even before ‘social distancing’, research showed that more than a quarter of older people living alone have a mental health condition, and are 50% more likely to go to A&E…
What about older people who aren’t online?
What is digital poverty, and what does it mean in a time of crisis? Betty is 99 and daily uses her iPad, sending and receiving emails. But she is probably…
Principles for caring for those with dementia during Coronavirus – by someone who knows
As so much changes, amidst the Coronavirus crisis, there are a number of things we can do to help people living with dementia or cognitive decline – or indeed to…
Coronavirus: Radio appearances
Our CEO Carl Knightly recently spoke on Christian radio station TWR, sharing thoughts about how Christians can respond to the Coronavirus crisis. You can catch up below: Carl was…
Churches are making sure older people get a phone call
For those over 70 then it may be only in the most recent season of your life that people started sending texts and emails rather than picking up the phone.…
What to say on the phone when you’re calling someone who is self-isolating
Having a phone conversation with close friends or family in happy times is one thing. Picking up the phone to someone who may be self-isolating, who may be someone you’ve…
Coronavirus: Questions to reflect on
The prospect of isolation and ‘social distancing’ for those over 70 is raising some major societal questions and consequences. In the coming days and weeks we will be exploring in…
Coronavirus- How can I help?
Unless you have been in hibernation you won’t have failed to notice the world appears to be in the grip of the Coronavirus. There are differing views on severity, but…
News from our Parliamentary Reception; and much more!
‘So even to old age and grey hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.’…
Global News Alliance: Parliamentary reception report
Following the Faith in Later Life special parliamentary reception on 13th February 2020, you can watch a video news report of the event, on Global News Alliance news. Watch the…