Chesed

Turning a Mitzvah into a Relationship

At FRS we value individual differences, and we want everyone to feel welcome and part of the community.   This is recognised by the accreditation from the Mayor of London that FRS is a Dementia Friendly Venue.  This means that we have a building that is accessible, and volunteers and staff who are trained in dementia in its various forms.  

At FRS we recognise that our members can find themselves needing a little support – maybe some shopping or someone to pick up their medication, perhaps a lift to hospital or a myriad of short-term help.

We also recognise that many members of the community are keen to offer that help. Often, it brings people together who would not necessarily know each other, and a relationship is formed that helps everyone feel that bit better about the world we live in.

You'll find much more information in the links on the top right. If you need help or wish to volunteer, please email abi.noah@frs.org.uk or alternatively phone the shul on 020 8446 3244.
 

Chesed also runs or supports groups you may care to join:
* Wellbeing 
* Autism Support group
* Singing for Memory
* Bridge (every Thursday - see calendar)

Please email the office for more information on any of these: frs@frs.org.uk

Safety
We ask our drivers to ensure that they are fit to drive, have a current driving licence; their car is regularly serviced, correctly insured and generally kept roadworthy.  Also, that they have informed their insurance company that they are volunteering. 
DBS checks are undertaken where money or dementia is concerned and you are helping one-to-one.

Welfare Links

Jewish Care - www.jewishcare.org
Social work support, Activities, Day centres, Bereavement counselling, healthy meal delivery and more

Alzheimer’s Society - www.alzheimers.org.uk
Support for people with dementia and their family and carers

Age UK - www.ageuk.org.uk
Offers a range of services; Classes activities, support with independence, friendships for older people and their carers in all boroughs of London

Paperweight - www.paperweight.org.uk
Jewish community free advice centre offering guidance on legal, financial and welfare issues

Jami UK - www.jamiuk.org
Jami enriches and saves lives impacted by mental illness in the Jewish community

JBD - www.jbd.org
Jewish Blind and Disabled, supports the Jewish community with housing and OT support for those visually or physically impaired

Chai - www.chaicancercare.org
Chai provides free professional support to any member of the Jewish community affected by cancer

GIFT - www.jgift.org
Supports struggling families with weekly food packages to help supplement their weekly shopping