Imagine having no-one to talk to, day after day. Imagine how lonely you would feel. Sadly, 200,000 older people in Scotland go at least half a week without speaking to anyone. Coronavirus has only exacerbated this having a devastating impact on older people in Scotland’s mental health and well-being.

To help I am taking part in the Age Scotland Big Wheesht event. I am asking you to sponsor me to go silent on Twitter on the 29th and 30th September. 

If I raise £250 I will go silent for the full day of the 29th September, £500 and I will go silent for two full days. 

If keeping me quiet is not enough motivation to sponsor me, £500 could fund 100 friendship calls from Age Scotland to older people across Scotland. For many that might be the only person they talk to that week.

Thank you!