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West London Synagogue

<p>West London Synagogue's dedicated Social Care Team support members of the community in times of need.</p> <p>Benefit from confidential help, including bereavement support, cancer support, accessing benefits, contact when you are feeling lonely and isolated as well as directing members to appropriate resources.</p> <p>WLS have trained more than 50 volunteers to visit members in their own homes, in residential care and in hospitals; specially trained volunteers also visit the bereaved. All<span> </span>volunteers have on-going training opportunities and supervision. A particular highlight is the monthly tea parties in members’ homes for older members to socialise. </p> <p>Caring for a loved one who is unwell can be overwhelming. Their Carers Support Group allows members to feel less isolated and to share knowledge and information.</p> <p>More information:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wls.org.uk/piece-by-peace" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peace by Piece</a> <br />Peace by Piece is a group of Jews and Muslims learning together, supporting local vulnerable communities, and showcasing emerging artists through a busy programme of regular events.</li> <li><a href="https://www.wls.org.uk/rainbowdropin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asylum Seeker Rainbow Drop-In</a>  <br />We aim to create an environment where asylum seekers of the LGBTQI+ community can feel safe, supported, and comfortable.</li> <li><a href="https://www.wls.org.uk/dropin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asylum Seekers Family Drop-In</a> <br />West London Synagogue welcomes families who have been made destitute while seeking asylum in the UK.</li> <li><a href="https://www.wls.org.uk/foodcyclem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FoodCycle</a> <br />Interfaith partnership with St. Paul’s Church in Marylebone, serving the local community meals.</li> <li><a href="https://www.wls.org.uk/maun-grenfell-kids-day-camp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ma’un - Grenfell Kids Day Camp</a> <br />We run a day activity camp, during the longer school holidays, for children affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.</li> </ul> <p>Current social events are listed <a href="https://www.wls.org.uk/Listing/?CategoryTitle=calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>

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