Chichester care home seeks pen pals as part of Postcards of Kindness initiative to combat loneliness

Residents at a Chichester care home are looking for pen pals to help combat loneliness as part of the Postcards of Kindness initiative.

By James Connaughton

Published 20th Mar 2020, 17:09 BST

Updated 20th Mar 2020, 17:12 BST

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Marriott House and Lodge is looking for people of all ages to send in a simple letter, short story, poem or even a photo or drawing to brighten someone’s day.

The residents will then reply as part of the home’s social activity sessions.

The aim is to help individuals in the home and the community feel connected at a time when social isolation is likely to increase.

Residents at Marriott House and Lodge in Chichester are looking for pen pals to help combat loneliness

The Postcards of Kindness initiative launched in 2018 asking people to write and send postcards to residents of care homes.

Anyone who wants to take part can send their post to Marriott House and Lodge Pen Pal Initiative, Tollhouse Close, Chichester, PO19 1SG, or email [email protected]

Marriott House