Love My Neighbour
Hope amidst Coronavirus
‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the…
The Second Naivete
Youth is something of an obsession in Western societies; even within the church there seems to be a disproportionate amount of effort focused on young people. But, while engaging the…
Look up, look out, look back, look down: ideas to keep you going
Gillian Phillips writes: We are not in control of many things at the moment, but we don’t need to feel out of control. We have no choice but to be…
Tackling anxiety and fear in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Louise Morse shares some great ways for helping us manage during isolation and social upheaval. Isolation is not natural for human beings, writes Louise Morse – we are not designed…
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…