Faith group should continue their support services post-pandemic

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Faith groups were involved in offering health and social care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They were running vaccination clinics, relaying crucial health care information and advising on the burial of the dead.

As Religion Media Center reported, these groups should continue and extending their services in post-pandemic period.

Faith Action, which encourages faith groups to get involved in society at grass roots level, says there is great potential for cross sector partnerships backed up with proper resourcing.

An example that demonstrates this potential is the Nishkam Healthcare Trust, which this year marks its 10th anniversary.

It offers a range of services, including a pharmacy, footcare clinic, pay-what-you-can-afford dentistry, and a mental and emotional wellbeing clinic. There are also plans to open a GP surgery.