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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
Meet call companion Alison
Alison is a call companion and a call companion interviewer and this is her dog Poppy. Alison was born with Spina Bifida and in 2009 she had to retire early as deterioration of her spine severely restricted her mobility. She told us "I am so glad I have found Re-engage as at last I feel useful again - something I have sorely missed since retiring."
By Re-engage
International day of older persons
On international day of older persons our CEO, Meryl Davies, reflects upon how it felt to attend her first Re-engage tea party in a very long time.
By Meryl Davies
Age is no barrier to friendship
Call companions Pat and Catherine prove age is no barrier to friendship and having a good laugh together to lift their spirits. They were matched together at the start of the year and speak to each other every week.
By Re-engage
Our LGBT research
In July we launched an exploratory research project to hear about the types of social activity groups and services LGBT+ people aged 70+ would like to take part in. Our research shows a clear desire for more groups and services specifically for the LGBT+ community.
By Re-engage
The tea parties became a lifeline for Kathleen
Karen and Kathleen are members of the West Lothian tea party group. They first met when Karen started driving Kathleen to and from the monthly tea parties. Today, Karen sees Kathleen as family.
By Re-engage
A special friendship
Naomi became a driver for her local tea party group two years ago. She struck up a friendship with Jean when she started making homemade cake deliveries during the pandemic.
By Re-engage