Our Spring newsletter is now available and we hope that you find it interesting. In it we highlight our new Patron, how are projects are working hard in the difficult circumstance we find ourselves in and how we are collaborating with ... Read more
Here at BJF we are delighted to announce that we have our first Patron joining us in March. Many of you will be familiar with Joan Walley, a well-known ex local counsellor who has lived in Stoke on Trent for all of her life. We all feel very privileged and proud that Joan ... Read more
Our Healthy Generations Team are working in partnership with the Patient Information Education and Resource Centre (PIER) at Haywood Hospital. From March 2021, FREE Zoom workshops about self-managing a range of conditions (including online resources) will be available for people aged 50+. ... Read more
We are saddened to hear about the death of our former CEO, Vera Ivers. One of the pioneers of Citizen Advocacy, publishing a book, Citizen Advocacy in action; Working with Older People: A Directory of People Interested in Intergenerational Approaches (2003). Following this the need for Dementia Advocacy was identified, which began as a project at BJF in 1998 and remains one of our main projects today. Our condolences go to Vera’s family and we are proud that Vera was a part of our Foundation, which remains one of her legacies. ... Read more
Intergenerational practice aims to bring people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities, which promote greater understanding and respect between generations and contributes to building more cohesive communities. Intergenerational practice is inclusive, building on the positive resources that the young and old have to offer each other and those around them. (Beth Johnson Foundation, April 2001) ... Read more
So sad to hear about the death of Captain Tom. A true gentleman; an inspiration; his legacy will stay with us all forever. Out thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Goodnight Captain Tom, rest peacefully. ... Read more
Although funding for the current phase of the Bereavement Help Points project comes to an end on 31st January 2021, we are pleased to announce that we are now working on developing the next exciting stage of this community project which we hope to be able to share with you in the coming months. In the meantime, although we will not be able to offer one to one befriending calls, we will be continuing to support the weekly Bereavement Help Points online group which meets every Wednesday at 2pm for the next 3 months. ... Read more
Our newsletters are seasonal and we hope to bring you news and highlights about our projects, volunteers and the people we help on a daily basis. During 2020 and the ongoing pandemic to say it has been challenging is an understatement as most of our work is around engaging with individuals on a face to face basis. However we have tried to overcome this and through the newsletter you will that we have been very busy. ... Read more
The Dementia Advocacy Project currently covers Stoke and North Staffs offering a free service to people aged 50 plus with a diagnosis of dementia or awaiting their diagnosis who have an issue. Issues are varied and often complex, examples of issues include all types of abuse, accommodation, family dynamics, challenging providers and many more. ... Read more
Christmas can be a very difficult time for anyone who has been bereaved and this year’s restrictions may make it even harder, particularly for older people who are more likely to live alone with fewer social connections. To offer extra support, the Beth Johnson Foundation Bereavement Help Point meetings will continue to run over the Christmas period. ... Read more
Our new Winter newsletter is now available to read. In this issue our Patron, Joan Walley, talks about how we all relate to music ...Read more
Volunteers make a huge difference to our work. They help us connect with different parts of our community, they help increas ...Read more
As Christmas is just around the corner, we just wanted to give thanks for everything that we have achieved this year. 2021 has bee ...Read more
Receiving the news of any life threatening or potentially life limiting condition is likely to impact hugely on individuals, famil ...Read more
