Repeated studies have shown loneliness and isolation is the top issue among older people: According to Age UK, more than 2 million people in England over the age of 75 live alone, and more than a million older people say they go for over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member. 

1. Older people are particularly vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness owing to loss of friends and family, mobility or income.  

2. Social isolation and loneliness have a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing. Studies show that being lonely or isolated can impact on blood pressure, and is closely linked to depression.  

3. The impact of loneliness and social isolation on an individual’s health and wellbeing has cost implications for health and social care services.

At a glance 60: Preventing loneliness and social isolation among older people, May 2012, Social Care Institute for Excellence and Contact the Elderly

Why support us?   

Words that older people, the local community and our partners have used to describe us are: welcoming, friendly, helpful, kind and caring, open to all. We are a place where older people can come no matter what the problem and where no one has to feel lonely. 

We support older people to lead fulfilling lives improving their health, well being and quality of life. At our community resource centre, we work to promote choice, opportunity and quality of life for people aged 50 and over. Our shop front is open Mondays to Fridays 9.30am to 4.00pm.  

Our Health and Wellbeing Programme of activities includes physical activities such as chair based exercise and line dancing, arts and crafts, singing and socialising through bingo, darts and board games.

Tell your family and friends about us. Donate. Pop in and say hello - a warm welcome awaits!       ��