Crawley Town have provided me with someone to talk to and the support I needed during the isolation.

Loneliness Awareness Week is more important than ever due to the past year with the pandemic as it has highlighted the importance of social interaction and mental health. 

During the pandemic at Crawley Town, but we have made it their main focus to support all participants, especially their Extra Time Hub members. 

Adrian joined the Extra Time programme during the pandemic after finding out about Crawley Town’s support network  through a mutual friend.  

“Crawley Town have provided me with someone to talk to and the support I needed during the isolation. Being able to talk to people keeps me connected and calm. It has also given me something to look forward to and focus on during the week. I have been able to also meet like-minded people and share support with everyone on the session.” 

Another person who has benefitted from the programme is Louise who has had some extra support with her mental health during the pandemic.  She says 

“It’s nice to be able to talk to someone weekly, otherwise I wouldn’t have been speaking to anyone through this period and it has really helped me mentally having someone to communicate with. It’s nice to know someone is there and will listen to me.  This programme is so important to me, if I am having a back week, I have someone there to talk to and support me with how I am feeling.”  

Throughout lockdown the team, at Crawley Town Community Foundation have been working hard to support everyone equally to ensure they don’t feel isolated in this difficult time. Keeping in contact with them and delivering virtual sessions has been the best form of support. 

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