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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
Our response to the launch of the government’s first-ever loneliness strategy
The government turning the spotlight on loneliness in the last year has been critical in developing a greater understanding of the issues that people face across the UK.
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Sutton Coldfield businesswoman hosts special tea party
CEO of GLAS, Dani Saveker, hosts tea party to mark 1000 days of kindness
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I volunteer because people need to be noticed, valued and appreciated
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Re-engage volunteer? Anne, a Group Coordinator of seven years, tells us what it is all about!
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Echoes
Filmmaker Ben Bradbury explains his inspiration behind his original short film exploring loneliness
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The Hand of Friendship
Thanks to support from leading weekly magazine The People’s Friend, Contact the Elderly’s lifeline of friendship will be offered to more older people who need it.
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Monthly Tea Parties: A Model For Tackling Social Isolation
Social isolation amongst older people had always concerned Swedish businessman Robert Gyll, but he’d never been able to find anything which he thought provided a practical solution to the problem in his native Sweden.
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