Wonderful contributions to our Executive Director, Kate Shurety’s, Quarantine Quilt continue to keep the Royal Mail Postal Service in business! In this blog we’re sharing some of the stories of connection people have shared alongside...Read more
Four years ago, Marci Stepak realised she was lonely after she separated from her husband. In this blog she talks to the Campaign about her personal experience of loneliness, how she’s learnt to manage it,...Read more
When our Executive Director, Kate Shurety, began her Quarantine Quilt project, she had no idea how many people would want to get involved. Some of these people included three generations of the family of our...Read more
Inspired by having to adapt her fiftieth birthday party due to Covid, our Executive Director, Kate Shurety, has been spending her free time since lockdown on a creative project: a quarantine quilt. This is her...Read more
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is upon us. But for those recently bereaved, single, or not celebrating for whatever reason, a day dedicated to being with the one you love can exacerbate feelings...Read more
Re-engage, formerly Contact the Elderly, is committed to older people feeling heard, valued and engaged. As part of #NewYearNewUs, in this blog we hear from from Amarjeet, Taylor, and Chris about their experiences of volunteering...Read more
Ann Osborn is CEO of Rural Coffee Caravan, and founder of Meet Up Mondays. In this blog she talks about the power of human connection, and why free coffee and a conversation can make all...Read more
Social disconnection is a growing problem across Britain. Reconnections by Independent Age – a new service launching in 2020 – is working to address this challenge through meaningful and sustained local engagement that doesn’t just...Read more