Wings issue 152 February/March 2023

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We’re recognising our region’s The BrightLife story so far... A FRIENDLY voice can make all the difference if you feel lonely or isolated, BrightLife Champions Against Loneliness Awards 2023 so local charity BrightLife provides a telephone befriending service for older people. BrightLife might be a name which some people haven’t heard before, but it is the day-to-day name adopted in 2021 by Age Concern Chesterfield and District. Based in Chesterfield, BrightLife provides a telephone befriending service to people over the age of 55 living in Bolsover, Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire. The service is provided by a dedicated team of volunteer Befrienders from Monday to Friday. The history of BrightLife goes right back to the Second World War which prompted the setting up of an Old Peoples Welfare Committee by the Council of Social Service in 1940. The committee aimed to improve the situation for older people and gained national recognition. In 1944, it became known as the National Old People’s Welfare Committee, incorporating a range of organisations working at a local level, to improve older people's lives. In 1946, Chesterfield Borough Council was the first authority in Derbyshire to establish an Old People’s Welfare Committee. In 1971, the National Older People’s Welfare Committee adopted the name of Age Concern and in 1992 there was another step in the journey when North Derbyshire Health Authority funded a part-time officer located in and managed by Age Concern Chesterfield to introduce an Advocacy Service aimed at preventing loneliness. Ann Monk, BrightLife’s chief officer, explained that the pandemic revealed many of the issues that lonely and isolated people have had in the past are still a problem for older people today. She said: “Loneliness and isolation occurs for many reasons; but one that has been highlighted during the pandemic is that many people do not live near their BrightLife families. More families have both adults working. “The days have gone where families lived in the same area and supported each other. Many families live and work away from the area their older relatives live in. “A person may have lost their partner or someone they provided care for and find it difficult to mix with others now they are on their own. Many carers become lonely if they have cared for someone for a long time because they have lost contact with their friends and community. “An older person may have been housebound or have mobility problems and cannot get out of their home and they too become forgotten if they do not have family or friends who can help and encourage them.” One man who lives alone and has benefitted from the befriending service said: “It is lovely to hear your voice on the phone as the only other voice I hear is on the television. “Sometimes I feel as if I am invisible.” BrightLife is always looking for more volunteers and would love to hear from anyone interested. All volunteers receive training and are fully supported by staff. Anyone who would like to volunteer or would like a call from a befriender should contact Ann on 01246 273333 or email enquiries@brightlife.charity
Champions Against Loneliness The initial BrightLife Champions Against Loneliness Awards will be presented at a glitzy celebration. The event will recognise and celebrate those members of our local society who have gone above and beyond in their actions to ensure that loneliness and isolation doesn’t occur amongst older persons living in Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. Join us for our first ever gala awards dinner evening on 17th February, 2023, at Casa Hotel in Chesterfield. On the evening we will pay tribute to: Champion Champion Young Person Champion Volunteer Champion Carer Champion Business Champion Neighbour Champion Charity The evening will represent a wonderful evening of celebration. 6pm - Arrival 7pm - Main Course 7:45pm - Live Auction 8pm - Dessert Course 8:30pm - Live Auction 9pm - Awards 10:30pm - Live Band 1am - Close For tickets or sponsorship opportunities please call Mark Cass on 07835 305107. Thank you to our sponsor partners: Silver Sponsor Official Radio Official Print Publisher Ticket Sponsor Award Category Sponsor Gala Event Venue Award Category Sponsor Auction Sponsor
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