Re-engage

We support older people aged 75+ and deliver services designed to reduce loneliness in later life. (Account monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

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April 2025 marks 60 years of Re-engage!
For 6 decades, we’ve been bringing older people together, creating lasting friendships proven to reduce loneliness. Join us as we celebrate - this anniversary belongs to all of us🧡 https://t.co/OOTQt626Q1
#ReEngage60 #EndLoneliness

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@MorganSteed4 We love having you as part of the Re-engage! Thank you for helping older people stay active, connected and smiling 🧡

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Older people are being left behind by digital-first healthcare booking systems.
We're calling on the UK Government to take action to protect access to health services for older people - digital by choice, not digital by default.
Read our report: https://t.co/y7qfGUEdNo

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This Father's Day, we're sharing insight into how to create the kinds of loneliness-reducing services that appeal to men. Read the report https://t.co/viilvA5ZsY & if you have an older male family member or friend, encourage them to sign up to a service! https://t.co/JhHqfjnmJl

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Research shows older adults are less likely than younger people to seek or receive mental health support. Our Care on Hold campaign highlights the difficulties many older people face accessing healthcare - find out more: https://t.co/y7qfGUEdNo
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Losing a partner or loved one can be one of the most life-changing experiences in older age.
Around 36% of UK residents 75+ are widowed - bereavement is one of the most significant risk factors for loneliness in later life.
Learn more in our new report: https://t.co/y7qfGUEdNo

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What are the risk factors for loneliness in older people?

Our Policy and Impact Officer, Sabrina, talks through the risk factors our new report covers and how to find out more.

Read more: https://t.co/y7qfGUEdNo

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek #ReengageUK #EndLoneliness

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The impact of loneliness on mortality rates is similar to the effects of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. But often, older people experiencing loneliness are not prioritised in the healthcare system.

Find out more about the campaign and read the report: https://t.co/y7qfGUEdNo

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What is loneliness and why does it matter?

Our Policy and Impact Officer, Sabrina, highlights a key section which will help you understand what loneliness is, and why it matters.

Read the report: https://t.co/rBd1GCpELR

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek #ReengageUK #EndLoneliness

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The experience of loneliness is subjective - while some people find positives in solitude, many describe loneliness as harmful and distressing.

If you are interested in learning more about what loneliness feels like, read our new report: https://t.co/rBd1GCpELR

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This Loneliness Awareness Week we launched a new report exploring the prevalence and causes of loneliness and social isolation in older people across the UK.
Watch the video and learn more: https://t.co/rBd1GCpELR
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek #Reengage #OlderPeople #EndLoneliness

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Speaking about loneliness can be daunting, with the words tricky to find, and stigma still surrounding the issue.

Interested in learning more about how age shapes conversations about loneliness? Read our new report: https://t.co/rBd1GCpELR
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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This Loneliness Awareness Week our Policy and Impact officer, Sabrina, offers insight into social isolation and loneliness, and the difference between them.
Interested in learning more about the types and degrees of loneliness? Please read our report: https://t.co/rBd1GCpELR

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This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, we’ve launched a new report exploring the causes and impact of loneliness on older people across the UK.

The report features a new interactive ‘heatmap’ designed to explore & understand loneliness in later life. Read more: https://t.co/rBd1GCpELR

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As #VolunteersWeek comes to a close, we’d like to say a special thank you to everyone who’s volunteered with us over the past 61 years. If you have a little time, a lot of heart & you want to make a difference, head to our website to sign up to volunteer https://t.co/60ll5l8x8D

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Discover more from Elizabeth, and if you have a few minutes to spare each week to check in and chat to help reduce loneliness in later life, why not sign up as a Re-engage Call Companion volunteer and be the difference?

Volunteer today: https://t.co/60ll5l8x8D

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Could volunteering be your super power?

Pour your spare time and energy into creating magical moments of connnection and community for older people living with loneliness, and see the difference it makes.

Become a Re-engage volunteer today: https://t.co/60ll5l8x8D

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A firm friendship and a thoughtful gift steeped in history are the perfect blend for Re-engage volunteer Clarissa.

If you’re inspired by her story, sign up as a volunteer with us today: https://t.co/gozVDnG1kI

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We’re celebrating our amazing volunteers this week and the impact they make – but don’t take our word for it – check out these stats, facts and figs that demonstrate the sheer power of volunteering!

Volunteer with us: https://t.co/60ll5l8x8D

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Re-engage volunteers give so much and expect nothing in return, with many telling us that supporting older lonely people by helping reduce loneliness is the best reward.

Here's Ann’s story🧡: https://t.co/DjBWiw8RzH
#Reengage #EndLoneliness #OlderPeople #Volunteering #Volunteer

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This #VolunteersWeek we’re celebrating all the special people who give their time to help older people living with loneliness.

Our volunteers are the heart of Re-engage – if you'd like to join them, volunteer with us today 🧡: https://t.co/60ll5l8x8D
#EndLoneliness #Volunteer