If you are interested to know how you can help, we’d be delighted to come and see you to talk about our work at Action for Carers, from a one-to-one meeting to a presentation to your staff, your school or your community group. #community#supportforcarers
"#Loneliness can lead to a loss of confidence and withdrawal from others. This can set off a downward spiral of more negative thoughts and despair, and, if left unchecked, lead to chronic loneliness."
Read more: https://t.co/9Hi5zFbn6z
#PsychologyOfLoneliness
If you know an older person who is concerned about leaving the house because of #COVID2019uk, make sure you:
☎️ Stay in touch over the phone.
🏪 See if they need any help shopping.
👟 Encourage them to stay active in the house.
Find out more, here: https://t.co/xM199Zzpx7
🌟The Elmbridge Community Lottery is here!!🌟 Tickets are on sale today and we are so excited!! Please consider choosing to support us❤️ We receive 50p of every £1 you spend if you choose us as a cause to support and you could win up to £25,000 every week!!❤️
'Somewhere over the rainbow...' 🌈 💙
Autumn is a passionate singer and loves to get her grandpa Sonny - who is living with Alzheimer's disease - to join in. Her mum Aimee told us they have such a special bond. Thanks for sharing this beautiful video with us!
We’re about to have a cold snap and it’s already snowing in parts of the country. Make sure your loved ones are safe and warm in this freezing weather! ❄️
So sad to hear of the break-in at #ThamesDitton Centre for the Community @ElmbridgeBC No @TDBoomerangBags or #MenInSheds today but we’ll be back as soon as we can.
Technology can be great for staying in touch, but it will never replace the power of human connection.
As part of #NewYearNewUs, we’re asking people to spend less time on their phones, and more time connecting with people IRL.
https://t.co/fNfrexfnYm
#BeMoreUs#EndLoneliness
We have #olderpeople waiting for an essential grant. From cookers to carpets, these items help older people to live well, especially in this cold weather. If you can, please #donate today. Thank you. https://t.co/Q0IB40w7IR #CharityTuesday
The huge numbers of people admitted to hospital with dementia in the UK have continued rising steeply, costing the NHS £280 million. Read our Director of Clinical Services, Paul Edwards,' comments around the need for a long-term solution in this article: https://t.co/y0N7w6Fh9a
What would you do if you couldn't visit your favorite places anymore?
For many housebound older people TV is a window to the world. Help us fight to save free TV Licences for over 75s & make sure that some of the poorest pensioners won't be #SwitchedOff
Pop the kettle on and invite your friends over for a cuppa and a chat today, and turn #BlueMonday into @samaritans#BrewMonday. It could make a huge difference to someone who’s feeling lonely. ☕️ 💚
Find out more: https://t.co/ozHQJhxHRH
#BeMoreUs#EndLoneliness
“The only person I spoke to was the lady who came over to verify my bottles of beer at the supermarket self-checkout.”
Interesting @guardian article on weekend loneliness featuring our Research and Policy Manager, @chiaussieuk#BeMoreUs#EndLoneliness
https://t.co/vDlHTHv4m4
📢 *EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT*
We're thrilled to announce that #LetsTalkMore has been shortlisted for the @CharityFilm_ awards. Huge thanks to everyone who voted, and to @MrAndyParsons, @edgepicture & @HAVASJust for their hard work and support. We couldn't have done it without you.