“The only person I spoke to was the lady who came over to verify my bottles of beer at the supermarket self-checkout.” Interesting The Guardian article on weekend loneliness featuring our Research and Policy Manager, Kellie Payne #BeMoreUs #EndLoneliness theguardian.com/society/2020/j…

What would you do if you couldn't visit your favorite places anymore? For many housebound older people TV is a window to the world. Help us fight to save free TV Licences for over 75s & make sure that some of the poorest pensioners won't be #SwitchedOff

Pop the kettle on and invite your friends over for a cuppa and a chat today, and turn #BlueMonday into Samaritans #BrewMonday. It could make a huge difference to someone who’s feeling lonely. ☕️ 💚 Find out more: ow.ly/VvVB30q970K #BeMoreUs #EndLoneliness

We have #olderpeople waiting for an essential grant. From cookers to carpets, these items help older people to live well, especially in this cold weather. If you can, please #donate today. Thank you. ow.ly/sM0Z50y0WX7 #CharityTuesday

The huge numbers of people admitted to hospital with dementia in the UK have continued rising steeply, costing the NHS £280 million. Read our Director of Clinical Services, Paul Edwards,' comments around the need for a long-term solution in this article: express.co.uk/life-style/hea…

Technology can be great for staying in touch, but it will never replace the power of human connection. As part of #NewYearNewUs, we’re asking people to spend less time on their phones, and more time connecting with people IRL. bemoreus.org.uk/lets-switch-on… #BeMoreUs #EndLoneliness

This lady is definitely giving us that #FridayFeeling. 💜

On 1 June, 4 million older people will lose their free #TVLicence. Boris Johnson UK Prime Minister will you step in and save them? #SwitchedOff #EndLoneliness #Retweet

We are really sad to hear this news💔. The Centres for the Community are so valuable to many of our clients.

We’re about to have a cold snap and it’s already snowing in parts of the country. Make sure your loved ones are safe and warm in this freezing weather! ❄️

Thank you Keep Britain Tidy for supplying us with loads of bags for the Big Spring Clean. We’re doing the REALLY Big Spring Clean in #Elmbridge. Please join Walton Litter Pickers #KeepHershamTidy and #MoleseyLitterAngels. March 28th 2pm for the big start. Mary Elmbridge BC

'Somewhere over the rainbow...' 🌈 💙 Autumn is a passionate singer and loves to get her grandpa Sonny - who is living with Alzheimer's disease - to join in. Her mum Aimee told us they have such a special bond. Thanks for sharing this beautiful video with us!

#RandomActsOfKindness #BeMoreUs #EndLoneliness

Feeling a bit lonely ? Come and join our friendly weekly group for a free cuppa and chat Riverhouse tomorrow - all welcome! @MeetUpMondays WoTTA Elmbridge BC The Counselling Partnership @hselmbridge Mary Frances Trust Rentstart #waltononthames #elmbridge #loneliness

🌟The Elmbridge Community Lottery is here!!🌟 Tickets are on sale today and we are so excited!! Please consider choosing to support us❤️ We receive 50p of every £1 you spend if you choose us as a cause to support and you could win up to £25,000 every week!!❤️

It's #meetupmonday tomorrow in the Community Cafe 10:30 - 12:00, come on down for a free cuppa and meet new people! Thanks to all involved: WoTTA @ECLwalton @hselmbridge HomesupportElmbridge Rentstart Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West) Mary Frances Trust

If you know an older person who is concerned about leaving the house because of #COVID2019uk, make sure you: ☎️ Stay in touch over the phone. 🏪 See if they need any help shopping. 👟 Encourage them to stay active in the house. Find out more, here: bit.ly/2Q2TFF3

Due to the Coronavirus we have temporarily suspended our drop in services based in the Elmbridge Hub and the Day Centres in #WaltononThames, #Weybridge and #Hersham until further notice. We can still offer advice by phone; call 📞 0300 330 1179 or email 📨[email protected]

"#Loneliness can lead to a loss of confidence and withdrawal from others. This can set off a downward spiral of more negative thoughts and despair, and, if left unchecked, lead to chronic loneliness." Read more: campaigntoendloneliness.org/wp-content/upl… #PsychologyOfLoneliness

If you are interested to know how you can help, we’d be delighted to come and see you to talk about our work at Action for Carers, from a one-to-one meeting to a presentation to your staff, your school or your community group. #community #supportforcarers