Befriending service for people over 65, in Berwickshire & Kelso funded by TNL Community Fund Scotland #VolunteerWithUs call the project 0800 652 8104
Joined October 2019
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1 Aug 2024
#BefriendingIs having an impromptu visit to a local cafe for coffee, chats and cakes!
@befriendingnet @TNLComFundScot
#volunteerwithus
#BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #BHA
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17 Jul 2024
Thank you #ChirnsideCommunityLarder #ChirnsideCommunityCentre for a fabulous fresh and wholesome lunch today - as always a lovely atmosphere with tasty food! #BefriendingIs helping to support local community events
#communitylunch #CommunityLarder @TNLComFundScot @befriendingnet
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16 Jul 2024
Out & about today Heighley Gate Garden Centre first stop refuelling at the restaurant before shopping up a storm!
#BefriendingIs about having adventures and exploring new places
@TNLComFundScot
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
29 Jun 2024
Many risks of dementia cannot be avoided like getting older or the genes you inherit from your parents.
However, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
Read more: spkl.io/60164AhqO
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5 Jun 2024
#VolunteersWeek ready and waiting for our volunteer gathering today, guest speakers @BerwickshireReuseHub @BAVSCharity and @BordersWheels sharing news from their organisations
#volunteersmakeadifference @TNLComFundScot @befriendingnet
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4 Jun 2024
๐ Research shows that small moments of connection can significantly affect our happiness and sense of belonging.
๐ Pick #RandomActsOfConnection from our list to try or share your own!
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2 Jun 2024
#VolunteersWeek the BeFriend Team will be in Kelso Market Square on Tues 4th June 1030-230 to raise awareness about the benefits of becoming a BeFriend volunteer and the diverse volunteering roles that are available.
#volunteersmakeadifference @TNLComFundScot @befriendingnet #BHA
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
31 May 2024
Unlike other progressive or life limiting conditions, people living with advanced dementia face thousands of pounds in health and nursing care costs. This is because they continue to face care home charges for what are clearly health and nursing care needs. #DAW24
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30 May 2024
3rd day on the job for our new project worker Carly out and about in kelso learning the befriending ropes directly from the experts Glenda, Rose and co!
#welcome Carly!
#BefriendingIs brew n blethers!!
@TNLComFundScot @befriendingnet
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
29 May 2024
Greater public debate is needed around innovative, alternative approaches to funding and paying for care. We are calling for urgent action from ScotGov to create a plan that will ensure a range of options are available. Read more: pulse.ly/j4frnah5ib
#FairDementiaCare #DAW24
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
29 May 2024
The reliance that we have on one model of residential care must be challenged. We need to listen to the voices of people living with dementia now, engage local communities and ensure that we build high quality long term care services across Scotland.
#DAW24 #FairDementiaCare
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
28 May 2024
Get set for #LonelinessAwarenessWeek which runs 10th โ 16th June.
This year's theme is Random Acts of Connection, encouraging you to have more of those simple everyday moments of connection, to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.
Read more at lonelinessawarenessweek.org/
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
28 May 2024
Unlike other progressive or life limiting conditions, people living with advanced dementia face thousands of pounds in health and nursing care costs. This is because they continue to face care home charges for what are clearly health and nursing care needs. #DAW24
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
27 May 2024
As Dementia Friends we are committed to learn more about what it is like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action.
Too many people affected by dementia feel that society fails to understand the condition they live with.
Sign up: spkl.io/601244b3e
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
26 May 2024
Each person who has been diagnosed with dementia will react in different ways.
A person may be unable to acknowledge their diagnosis or symptoms because of denial, or lack of insight.
Read more here: spkl.io/601944bMx
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
26 May 2024
The Month Of Community takes place every June, with millions taking part to cheer volunteers, connect with neighbours, welcome refugees, support carers, raise awareness of loneliness, or simply give thanks. โฌ๏ธ
marmaladetrust.org/post/montโฆ
#TheMonthOfCommunity #MonthOfCommunity
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
24 May 2024
Thereโs just one week left take to part in the @AlzDisInt's World Alzheimer Report 2024 survey.
Whether you know a little or a lot, your views matter and will help build an all-important picture about prevailing attitudes and stigma towards dementia ๐
lse.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/forโฆ
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
17 May 2024
What are the benefits of a dementia diagnosis? Find out from @DrHilaryJones #DementiaActionWeek
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
19 May 2024
Feeling disconnected from our communities increases our chances of feeling lonely.
We challenge you to make #RandomActsofConnection - smile, say hello or good morning to one of your neighbours today.
Go on, be brave, we believe in you! ๐๐
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BHA BeFriend retweeted
18 May 2024
This year Dementia Action Week is about taking action on improving dementia diagnosis rates ๐
91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis and the Government and the NHS must prioritise dementia.
Share your story: spkl.io/601644HrE
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