Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older People
As the number of older people in the UK increases is and people live longer, loneliness and social isolation is increasing. Evidence about the role older …
Addressing loneliness and social isolation through safeguarding – Optivo
Safeguarding and loneliness can be closely linked. This example shows how an intervention to respond a safeguarding issue can help address loneliness and social isolation. “Bob …
Digital engagement of older people – Monmouthshire Housing Association
Digital engagement of older people has been given higher profile during the Covid-19 pandemic with many staff working wholly or partly from home. Emphasis early on …
Domestic Abuse and Older People in Sheltered and Retirement Housing
In England and Wales, 2.3 million adults aged 16-74 experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2020 and women are disproportionately victimised, with domestic abuse …
Mental Health Support – Monmouthshire Housing Association
The need to support the mental health and well-being of older people has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Monmouthshire Housing Association’s (MHA) Mental Health project …
Overcoming cultural differences, loneliness, and isolation – Catalyst Housing Group
This multi-cultural project promotes understanding and addresses loneliness and isolation, O’Grady Courtis a 62 unit sheltered housing scheme in West Ealing. Since it was built 30 …
Supporting Home Workers during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Measures adopted by our members to continue to provide a safe and effective service to older people and to protect staff include encouraging people to work …
Supporting Older People & Staff through Coronavirus (Covid-19)
It is an uncertain and worrying time for everyone including sheltered and retirement housing providers supporting older people and their own staff. The situation is continuously …
Time banking project – Cartrefi Conwy
Time banking project ‘Give Where You Live’ (GWYL) maximises the skills and experience of older people while supporting each other to live independently. It runs from a …