CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - October 2020
What a year, but throughout we have been keeping our community connected . SIPP has kept in touch with over 400 older people living in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham – weekly phone calls, delivering emergency supplies of groceries and medicines, delivering cooked meals to very vulnerable clients, posting out regular newsletters and delivering activity parcels.  Our small staff team have been providing a 7 day service whilst working remotely, offering advice, support and information over the phone and social distanced doorstep and garden gate visits.  

The great news is our Advice and Information Service is now open again from 10am to 2pm every Tuesday. We follow strict safety guidelines so it's appointment only on 020 7237 5841 or you can ask your regular phone caller from the project to arrange an appointment for you. 

As the restrictions change we have a full guide on this website just click through below. With these changes everyone has to adapt to a new way of life, some have experienced symptoms of the virus or have lost loved ones to it, while others are worried about themselves, vulnerable friends and relatives. There is no right or wrong way of dealing with the situation but if you need to talk to someone, please give us a call.  If you know of someone who is not currently known to us but you think they may need some help, please give us their details and we will get in touch with them. 
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Our community service comprises an experienced team of outreach and community workers, a wonderful team of volunteer befrienders visiting isolated and vulnerable people in their own homes and in care homes, a hospital visiting service, pub outreach scheme and a FREE advice and information service (appointment only).  Coronavirus has changed the way we offer our service for the moment but we are available on 020 7237 5841 

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SIPP CAN HELP WITH YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE ON    020 7237 5841
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Southwark Irish Pensioners Project supports elderly Irish citizens in Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham to enjoy a happy and dignified retirement.​ Donate now to support our vital work, or volunteer with us. ​