The importance of embedding a national isolation strategy across all areas of government is key to alleviating loneliness in Scotland, says Contact the Elderly’s head of service in Scotland, Morna O’May (above). Continue reading National Isolation Strategy ‘key to combating loneliness’
Big-hearted drivers with a spare Sunday afternoon are needed to help lift the spirits of some of the capital’s loneliest people. Contact the Elderly, a charity tackling social isolation among the older generation, provides companionship through free Sunday afternoon tea parties across Edinburgh. Continue reading Big-hearted drivers needed to help ease loneliness
Despite Christmas Day being only six weeks away, more than three quarters of Edinburgh residents still don’t know how they plan on spending the day, as a new survey reveals that a quarter of us feel anxious and worry about making plans for the festive period. Continue reading Charities join forces to make it a happier Christmas for older people
With the clocks going back this weekend (October 28) the dark days of winter can be particularly long and isolating for the older generation. Continue reading Appeal for Edinburgh volunteers to help end loneliness
Contact the Elderly has launched its 20th group in Edinburgh. The charity, which organises free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for older people who live alone, now supports more than 100 people in the city. Continue reading Landmark group launch for charity in Edinburgh
