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CARER SUPPORT DORSET’S ‘HERE TO TALK’

Just a Smile SERVICE

World famous evangelist Billy Graham
once told this story when arriving for a Our ‘Here to Talk’
preaching engagement in a small ser vic e helps
town he had not visited before. He unpaid carers in
had a letter to post and asked a Dorset reduce their
youngster where the Post Office was. f e e l i n g s o f
After getting directions, Dr Graham loneliness, isolation
told the lad that if he came along to and anxiety so that
the church that evening he could they can keep well
hear him telling everyone how to get to heaven. Came the reply: “I don’t think I’ll and carry on
bother, you didn’t even know the way to the Post Office.” caring for their loved-ones. Unpaid carers are at significant risk of loneliness,
depression and poor mental health especially with many of their traditional face-

to-face support networks having been suspended.
A Somerset man and his wife were visiting Canterbury Cathedral and were We are recruiting volunteers who can support 1–2 carers each over the course of
approached by an American tourist, who asked: “Say – is this place open on 12 weeks. Volunteers provide a friendly voice and are non-judgemental. Full
Sundays?”
training is provided. To find out more contact 0800 368 8349 or visit https://
Joyce Healey www.carersupportdorset.co.uk/volunteer/

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