1. Older Person’s Advocate
Portsmouth Inner City Cluster Churches
Jill Phipps

2. Key aims of the post:
To show the church’s love and care to older people and their carers and families
To offer spiritual support to older people and their carers and families
Objectives:
To reach out to older people in order to reduce loneliness and isolation
To support the Clergy in their ministry to older people and to develop resources
To recruit, train and support volunteers

3. Engaging

4. Offering Spiritual support
Bringing Holy Communion and ‘Church’ to those who cant get there
Offering the opportunity to join with festivals during the Church year
Giving opportunities for Bible study and reflection
Visiting people in their own homes for prayer and support

5. Supporting Churches
Promoting Dementia Awareness sessions –aiming for a Dementia Friendly Deanery & Diocese
Linking up with Churches across the Diocese who are looking at developing Dementia friendly Church
Working with others who support older people in their communities
Meeting Archbishop Justin at Lambeth Palace to discuss ministry with older people

6. Transforming Society
Networking with other organisations in the City to raise awareness of this role
Promote a positive image of later life and ageing, story-telling
Celebration events – Silver Screen, Tea Dance, Celebration service planned for October 1st International Older Person’s Day
Inter-generational links

7. Going Forward… Applying for funding for a further year
Lots of plans to continue to develop and
expand the role
More cake needed!