During a discussion in chat this afternoon, the subject of ‘buddies’ came up – nothing to do with community champions, but the idea that every regular has a buddy that looks out for them, and if they go missing from chat/community for several days – they can raise the issue or even contact them and let the community know they are alright.
Whilst we obviously want to respect people’s privacy etc., lots of people in chat liked the idea, so I put it forward for consideration.
If either a patient – or a carer who’s loved one gets ill and they can’t come onto community /chat , a message is posted in a designated ‘group’. And if sadly that person dies then again we are notified.
A couple of people have indicated that they have already put into either their will, or letters to executors that they are to inform Macmillan community somehow.
I think this needs talking through including with Mac Admin
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