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On this page: Maintaining mental well-being 1.1. Caring for the whole-self during the COVID-19 pandemic 1.2. Self-care when at home alone 1.3. Supporting vulnerable adults who are at home alone 1.4. Caring for each other in families/households when confined at home...

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Anglican Alliance has hosted several regional meetings looking at how the pandemic has affected the most vulnerable, including those affected by modern slavery and human trafficking. We have heard stories from around the globe of...

As lockdowns ease, churches are being allowed to reopen in some places. Naturally, there is concern that this is done as safely as possible. In most places, the virus is still present at some level in the population and only a minority of people have antibodies to the...

“Palliative care seeks to address pain – physical, psychological, social and spiritual – and other symptoms, for those with progressive incurable diseases”. Dr Jane Bates, palliative care physician, Malawi "You matter because you are you, you matter until the last...

In this section: Safe funerals, including handling the deceased with dignity and respect Role of religious leaders When you can’t attend a funeral in person – alternative ways of saying goodbye All the websites listed below provide similar guidance on both the...

In this section: Resources on grief and bereavement Lessons learned from faith responses to other epidemics Going deeper  1. Resources on grief and bereavement “The simple truth is that nothing you say will be able to take away the person’s painful feelings. On the...

Talking about death and dying might be difficult or not usually done in your family or culture. However, bringing the subject into the open and talking about how a family member would like to be cared for should they become seriously ill, or what their wishes are...

On this page: Caring for people with COVID-19 at home – introduction and sheet of tips adapted from WHO Care for carers: 2.1 General guidance on caring for one another 2.2 Caring for people looking after people with COVID-19 2.3 Care for professional caregivers 2.4...

Responding to the most vulnerable is one of the three key priorities of the Anglican Alliance. For several years we have been working in partnership with other organisations to convene regional consultations and establish communities of practice to promote safe...

In this time of uncertainty and upheaval, the Church needs to be a trusted and reliable source of information. Here we provide links to factual information and guidance for church leaders. Key facts This video from the UK's National Health Service has basic...

Church leaders can play an important role helping communities build their resilience and preparedness. They have the established trust and lasting presence in communities to share God’s compassion and equip households with information and tools to maintain agency in...