Bikur Cholim offers a comprehensive range of services to support families in times of need. During times of crisis, when tragedy strikes or in cases of ongoing physical or emotional illness in the family, we are there to support and offer a helping hand.
Services
Bikur Cholim offers a comprehensive range of services to support families in times of need and crisis. When tragedy strikes or in ongoing cases of physical or mental illness in the family, we are there to support and offer a helping hand.
Peer Support Groups and Young People’s Activity Groups
Young Boys and Young Girls with Type 1 Diabetes activity groups.
Facilitated by Dr Lauren Topper, Clinical Psychologist.
Facilitated by Dr Lauren Topper, Clinical Psychologist.
Chasdei Hindy is our Young Volunteers program for volunteers age 16+. This service was started in 2006 by a group of young people, friends of Hindy Grunwald, a young girl who died suddenly that year, at age 15. Hindy was a dedicated volunteer who loved helping families and children and her legacy of support and caring lives on in the hearts of our growing team of young volunteers who are perpetuating her mission by supporting families with young children.
Our volunteers are from local schools and colleges and each year our successful recruitment drives attracts new members. All our volunteers must join a comprehensive induction and training program which includes Child Protection. Our volunteers assist with families of young children some of whom are disabled and provide support with feeding, bathing, bedtime and homework.
Click here to view our leaflet on how to be the best Chasdei Hindy Volunteer
Our Big Sister Program is a befriending and mentoring program for young children facing challenge due to their own illness or the illness of a parent. Our Big Sister Program carefully matches Volunteers and provide a listening ear and shoulder to lean as well great fun filled activities such as trips to museums and parks, arts and crafts sessions and toys and gifts to celebrate birthdays and other special occasions.
To find out more about Chasdei Hindy, please call Reisy Abeless, Volunteer Coordinator on 020 8800 7575 or email [email protected]