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Thinking of joining us? Find out more at wnbefriending.org.uk/getinvolved #befriending #volunteering

Thank you to Befriending Networks for an excellent training session about bereavement this afternoon- covering bereavement theory, cultural considerations, best practice around working with bereavement and more, there was lots of food for thought!

Thanks so much West Norfolk Befriending for sharing - and for your input today online! 💚

Just 2.5% of older people (aged 65 & over) live in care homes, yet the public thinks this figure is 25%. It’s true that some things can become more difficult as we age but the stereotype that ageing is *predominantly* about frailty, decline & dependency, is often overestimated.

The digital switchover of phone lines is happening. Are you ready? Care alarm users should take these 4 steps. careline-cs.org.uk/news/digital-s… #careline #telecare

"If I'm miserable when she turns up I'm not by the time she leaves. She has changed my life" Find out more ➡️wnbefriending.org.uk #befriending #westnorfolk #volunteering

Conversation is at the heart of befriending. Find out more about what we do ➡️wnbefriending.org.uk #befriending #volunteering #westnorfolk

🗣️The phrase ‘fall for a scam’ is often used, but you don’t hear ‘fall for a burglary’. This language puts blame on the victim. We need to change the language we use when talking to, and about fraud and scam victims. #NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors

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A client told us; "My befriender is a glimpse of light in an otherwise dull world"✨ Find out more about what we do➡️ wnbefriending.org.uk

Our new CEO Colin Perriss lent a hand on our stall at the Volunteer Recruitment Event in King's Lynn Minster on Sunday. We love a chance to get out and talk to people! Thank you to King's Lynn Minster and The Lady Dannatt, Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk for inviting us. #volunteering #befriending #westnorfolk

This wonderful charity West Norfolk Befriending does so much to support isolated older people in West Norfolk. King's Lynn Minster

It's so easy to support us! Find out more ➡️ wnbefriending.org.uk/support-us/

So much useful discussion at our volunteer training this week with KingsLynn Samaritans who talked to us about active listening. Listening to our clients is at the heart of what we do. Thank you KL Samaritans for sharing your knowledge with us 💚 #listening #befriending #volunteering

The Herbert Protocol, a scheme set up to protect and support vulnerable people and enable them to retain their independence, has been relaunched ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day with a new animated video. Read more here - orlo.uk/JED3n

Find out more about what we do ➡️ wnbefriending.org.uk #befriending #volunteering #westnorfolk #socialisolation

This wonderful branch of Samaritans, KingsLynn Samaritans has been an incredible support to YANA for 12 years, ensuring high standards in our confidential helpline. And we learned a lot about working with volunteers from West Norfolk Befriending - another great charity #bettertogether

We love working together to make our local communities safer and healthier for all #BetterTogether

"If older people are recognised as integral to their communities, then they will be valued and feel included. If they are not, then they can be seen as a burden and feel excluded." Says Jessica Duffy, the Good Practice Mentor from Leeds Older People's Forum. Read more about how to encourage

There's lots of useful advice in this article. If you've fallen victim to a scam, you can report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 #scamaware