ESTABLISHED IN 2008
GOOD
MORNING
ANTRIM
Telephone Befriending & Alert Service
028 9446 4619
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GMA
FAMILY CARING CENTRE
The Telephone, Befriending & Alert service, operational since April 2008, aims to alleviate fear and isolation among the elderly and other vulnerable community members by fostering social inclusion and local capacity. This is accomplished by making telephone contact with each individual on agreed weekdays at a set time. Each call focuses on three key aspects:
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A friendly chat about health, well-being and anything of interest.
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To provide information on services in the area and forthcoming events.
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To listen to any concerns and with permission, pass these on to relevant agencies/individual.
If any person in receipt of our services do not answer their call and have not advised us of their absence; a nominated emergency contact will be alerted, to physically check on them. This service is available to those who reside in Toome, Randalstown, Antrim, Parkgate, Templepatrick and Crumlin.
The 'Good Morning Antrim' initiative also mitigates worries for friends and family regarding their solitary loved ones. It is part of a network of 22 Good Morning services throughout Northern Ireland.
This project is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA).
Loneliness Awareness Week 2025
We invite you to watch this special broadcast from the Public Health Agency (PHA), which highlights the vital work being done to address loneliness within our community.
The recording offers meaningful insights from Coordinators, Volunteers, and Service Users, capturing the impact of our services from multiple perspectives.
Click the link below to watch the full recording
Let's Talk 🙃
ANTRIM & NEWTOWNABBEY LONELINESS NETWORK
LONELINESS CHAMPION NOMINATION CERTIFICATES
**Congratulations to everyone involved!**
A special shout-out to the wonderful and dedicated 'Good Morning Antrim' Coordinator, 'Libby Higham' pictured here proudly receiving her 'Loneliness Champion' nomination certificate from Antrim & Newtownabbey Loneliness Network.
This well-deserved recognition, highlights Libby’s tireless efforts and heartfelt commitment to tackling isolation and loneliness in our communities.
Well done, Libby! 👏👏👏👏
