Good Friends

Good Friends aims to improve lives for people across Darlington, Hambleton, Richmondshire & Craven

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

Did you know you can now find opportunities in your area on the Good Friends website? Visit https://t.co/HvyRCOfwXr to find opportunities near you!

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

'It's been beautiful to be truthful' - Friendship scheme spreads joy https://t.co/bMcNQ7UMTL

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

This #MentalHealthAwarenessDay you can help us to reach out to older people who are struggling with #loneliness.
Become a Good Friend today and make someone's day.
Join here: https://t.co/J4WKGE6PYB
#MentalHealth

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

Daily we're hearing from older people struggling with loneliness. See what a difference Good Friends has made to 98 year old veteran John here: https://t.co/61EJ0EzqE2
If you want to make a difference join here: https://t.co/tBMiw6D0TA
#goodfriends

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

A phone call can make a world of difference to an older person isolated by #coronavirus
Our Good Friends befriending service offers regular phone calls to make sure that they are OK.
Call 0300 30 20 100 for more details or email [email protected]
@age_uk @northyorkscc

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

Anyone can catch and spread #Coronavirus, help us keep everyone safe and well. While you may not feel unwell or think you have it, you could be a carrier putting other people's lives at risk.

Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives this #Easter weekend.
#EasterAtHome

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

We're launching a brand new shopping service in #Richmondshire #Darlington and #LowerTeesdale to help make sure older people can get food deliveries in as little as 48 hours.
This service is available for over 70s and over 50s who're sheltering Call 01325 741496 to order.

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

A phone call can make a world of difference to an older person isolated by #coronavirus
Our Good Friends befriending service offers regular phone calls to make sure that they are OK.
Call 0300 30 20 100 for more details or email [email protected] #EndLoneliness

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

Are you worried about how Coronavirus is going to impact you and your neighbours. @AgeUKNYD have information on their website about the virus and how you can help look out for your older and isolated neighbours. #covid19UK #CoronaOutbreak #communityspirit

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

Last night the Prime Minister announced that the UK was moving from the containment phase and into the delay phase. What does this mean and how can you help prevent loneliness?
Read the article here: https://t.co/FzZ4YxtaRg
#Coronavirus #COVID_19uk #OlderPeople #Loneliness

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

We're delighted that our I&A Supervisor Susan Neill has been awarded the "Bouquet of the Week" by @TheNorthernEcho
Susan was nominated by a member of the public for all the hard work her and her team do to help people across the region.
@age_uk
https://t.co/146YWua356

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

Join us on Wednesday as we host a joint coffee afternoon with Abbeyfield Darlington. Discover more about your care choices in Darlington and enjoy free refreshments. #Care #Darlington #CareDay20

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

The Cornmill Centre have installed a fab new #Befriending bench where you can go and have a chat with others and access information about our befriending services.
If you want to volunteer as a befriender in your community visit https://t.co/ApaFMDlXnZ @CornmillCentre @age_uk

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

We have 50 more sets of #FREE home energy saving equipment to give away to #Darlington residents aged 50 or over. Call 01325 362832 to book your visit now. #EnergySaving #MoneySaving

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

Keep warm and well this winter, if you're worried about the expense of keeping warm this winter come and visit one of the events in #Harrogate.

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

We really need more volunteers like Terrence, especially in #Northallerton to make a real difference to lonely and isolated people this Christmas. visit https://t.co/HxiUwa0wwv or and find out how rewarding being a befriender is. #Terrence #JoinGoodFriends #AgeUK #Loneliness

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Terrence has spent the last 20 years having #Christmas on his own 💔 This year is going to be different...
@age_UK

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Terrence has spent the last 20 Christmas Days on his own.
So #BBCBreakfast, @mrdanwalker and @OldhamCollege wanted to bring him some Christmas cheer 🎄❤️

[Good Friends @joingoodfriends]

I'm donating my words to help the 225,000 people who often go a whole week without speaking to anyone. And you can help too. Tap below to #DonateYourWords

[Cadbury UK @CadburyUK]

Together with @Age_UK, we're donating the words from our bars to help the 225,000 older people who often go a whole week without speaking to anyone.

And you can help too.

Tap below to #DonateYourWords

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

Thank you very much to the amazing Health and Social Care students from @darlingtonfe who've raised £90.60 for our care services and helping us as part of a days work experience.
Here's Pat Blewitt, Care Manager being presented the money by the students.
#carers #Careers

[Elderwood @ElderwoodCare]

Elderwood were entertained again yesterday by Age UK Darlington Ukulele band and this lovely gentleman gave us a solo, 99 years young he is!!! #onlyasyoungasyoufeel @AgeUKNYD @AnchorHanover

[Age UK NYD @AgeUKNYD]

Thank you @TheNorthernEcho & @hcecho for choosing our 'fun friendly & fabulous' cafe volunteers as the first recipients of the Bouquet of the Week. 💐♥️🙏 #volunteers #Darlington https://t.co/ZeGMnzdPDg