Building on our mission statement: The Metropolitan Grand Almoner and his team are delighted to bring to all members the Wellman-Connected Programme.
Offering a wide range of support, care and services to our members and their families as they navigate through life’s challenges offering improved communication and dedicated support.
Over many years the Metropolitan Almoner team have demonstrated ingenuity in identifying the agencies which can support our members in times of distress. However, despite our best efforts not all members are aware of the support available or how they can easily access them. Our guiding principle is to connect the Mason back to his health, his wellbeing and his Masonic community by enhanced signposting to services available.
The Almoners team have built up a vast database of knowledge and going forward this will be vested in the Wellman team, who will constantly scan the horizon for new opportunities to support our members, with the program developing over time. In particular to help support more complex situations.
We are committed to enhancing our communications through the Almoner channel, reinforced by direct communication to members. The Tea Room will not only be a drop in but be elevated to become our Masonic community hub.
The main areas of support are outlined below and more detail can be accessed through the relevant buttons.
The impacts of mental wellbeing have drawn more focus since the pandemic, and the resources available via the Masonic Charitable Foundation website are vast and comprehensive. Mental Wellbeing by its very nature can at times prevent those from being able to access the support that is available. This may be related to the stigma associated with mental wellbeing and a lack of confidence in being able to approach a brother to talk to them about the topic.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes we find ourselves facing challenges we could never have anticipated. We don’t have to go through these difficult times alone.
Help is at hand - Explore the MIND website by clicking the button below.
Unlike unit chaplains whose role is purely to deliver parts of the ritual, the Metropolitan Grand Lodge team of chaplains are authorised minsters, both ordained and lay, in their faith communities. This team has direct links into their own faith support groups and services.
This is a valuable service for those suffering the loss of a loved one.
Our objective is to signpost you to information/advice on caring.
We can signpost you to potential options either in the long or short term.
The NHS needs 3 blood donations every minute to handle emergencies, childbirth and critical treatments. Often blood stocks are low and your donation can save lives. Please book an appointment at one of the city centre locations today.
It is recommended that men aged 40 years and over have a regular PSA test carried out.
CHAPS help to run events that enable men to have a simple blood test that may indicate whether or not they have a possible problem with their prostate and should take further action via their GP.
This is private healthcare for everyone. Every day.
Benenden Health are not just here to support with medical diagnosis, physiotherapy and approved surgical treatment when you need it.
And it starts the moment you join.