Visiting the sick – either at home or in hospital – can provide the sick person with a huge psychological boost. For example, a person who lives alone and cannot leave their home for even basic tasks like work and shopping because they are sick would no doubt feel completely isolated and ‘cut off’. We obtain referrals which we follow up by visiting the sick person either at their place of residence or in hospital, leaving behind a care package. It may only take a friendly smile, a chat, some flowers or another gift to cheer up the sick person and to reassure them that they have people who care for them.

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