It’s a sad realisation that too many older people experience loneliness, which has proven to be more harmful to health than smoking. For many housebound people our charity offers a lifeline to keep them connected. People can become socially isolated for many reasons, such as getting older or weaker, no family or none living nearby, the deaths of spouses and friends, or through disability or illness. Many more could benefit hugely from our charity services and feel that they are not forgotten.

The Age Connects Community Support Project aims to tackle social isolation and loneliness in old age. The need for such support is vital to help those who are vulnerable and cut off. The service provides befriending and practical help for local older people who do not have family and friends nearby and many of whom would consider themselves to be housebound. Our team of wonderful volunteers can collect shopping, prescriptions and chat to someone who otherwise would not have any social contact.