Resources and Agencies 

Bereavement

At A Loss - a website for bereaved people for immediate help and support.  

Dementia

ADSS (Alzheimer and Dementia Support Services) - If you think you may have dementia or are worried about your memory, it's important to get the treatment and support you need. ADSS will provide a Dementia Co-ordinator who will help you through the whole process. Teresa Mendoza is the Dementia Co-ordinator for the Malling area (email, 07812 751039).

Dementia Cafe - Our Dementia Cafe is held on the first Wednesday of every month, 2pm - 4pm, in the Brassey Centre. More information here.

Elderly

Anna Chaplaincy – supports older people emotionally and spiritually, including at times of bereavement.

Loneliness and Isolation

Pastoral Telephone Contact - Even before the pandemic, loneliness and isolation was a huge problem in our society, and it is certainly a problem for some in our parish. Since March 2020 a church-based team of pastoral carers has been in touch with many local lonely and vulnerable people. If you are lonely or worried and would like to talk with someone then please call Janet 01622 710083 (Authorised Pastoral Assistant) or Ruth 07803 902319 (the Vicar). We also offer a Community Hub, a Warm Space and a Dementia Cafe in the Brassey Centre, and all these offer a warm welcome and company for all. 

Sight Loss

NVISION is a free online resource dedicated to helping people live better by seeing better. Neurological disorders like Alzheimer's can negatively impact eyesight, causing many seniors to lose vision as they age. To help seniors and those caring for them, NVISION have two pages discussing Senior Vision and Alzheimer's Impact on Vision.
nvisioncenters.com/neurological-disorders/#Alzheimer
nvisioncenters.com/education/seniors-vision-guide/