Latest news
The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
Meet call companion Erin
Becoming aware of how isolated an older neighbour felt during the pandemic prompted 21-year-old Erin to get in touch with Re-engage. Today, Erin is one of our call companion volunteers and a wonderful example of the positive impact of bringing different generations together.
By Re-engage
Meet rainbow call companion Julian
Julian, 47, a hospitality business consultant who lives in Southsea is one of our first rainbow call companion volunteers. Julian is happily married and has friends and family around him. He told us that, by becoming a rainbow call companion, he hopes to give something back to a generation that may have felt less fortunate.
By Re-engage
The digital divide
With more of us in the world relying on the internet since the coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to get a better understanding of what people aged 75 and over think of the internet. Who is online and who isn't and why? Our commissioned research showed that half were not online, while others found the internet a lifeline.
By Re-engage
Launch of our rainbow call companion service
Today we launch rainbow call companions, our free telephone service for LGBT+ older people who live alone and feel they would enjoy a friendly phone call every week or two with a volunteer who is also from the LGBT+ community. We caught up with Re-engage LGBT+ engagement officer Sam to find out more about the service.
By Re-engage
Meet volunteer Avril
When Avril, in Stockton-on-Tees, was thinking about what she wanted to do when she retired from her job at Durham University, volunteering was top of her list. Six years now into being a volunteer for Re-engage, she's as passionate and active as ever. A real joy to speak with her and we know you'll find our interview with her inspiring and warming.
By Re-engage
Social prescribing week
It’s social prescribing week and we’re celebrating our partnerships with social prescribers across the UK. With the lifting of restrictions, we are looking for more ways to connect with social prescribers and make sure they know about our work.
By Meryl Davies