25th September 2019
Among the match-ups supported by Visiting Friends are Sue Stewart and Barbara Claughan, who have been Visiting Friends for three years. Barbara has mobility issues which she feels make her... Read more
25th September 2019
Albert was recently widowed and, when he moved from his family home to sheltered accommodation in an area he wasn't familiar with, he was isolated and feeling lonely. Alex a... Read more
25th September 2019
David, his wife Eve and their son James lived in Yorkshire. When James grew up and married Elaine they moved to the Western Isles of Scotland, the Isle of Lewis.... Read more
25th September 2019
Anne became a Community Companion for St Barnabas as she wanted to be able to give some of her time within the local community. She said “I find it so... Read more
25th September 2019
Liam decided to become a volunteer with St Barnabas because he wanted to make a difference out in the community. He says “I can’t think of anything more rewarding than... Read more
25th September 2019
Nine years ago, while unemployed, Natalie began volunteering with Glasgow’s Golden Generation. She didn’t have any experience in care work but was particularly interested in working with older people and,... Read more
23rd September 2019
The Loneliness Action Group, a network of over 50 organisations currently co-chaired by the British Red Cross and Co-op as part of their partnership to tackle lonelines, has published an independent... Read more
18th September 2019
Scotland's People Annual Report 2018 has produced statistics about loneliness in Scotland for the first time, providing valuable data for organisations seeking to tackle loneliness as well as highlighting the... Read more
17th September 2019
Befriending Networks were delighted to be able to arrange for Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Older People and Equalities, with responsibility for the loneliness strategy to visit member organisation People... Read moreCopyright 2024. All Rights Reserved