Now more than ever, no one should have no one
Your support has made, and continues to make, an enormous difference to the lives of older people. Watch our video to see the impact we've had together.
Your support has made, and continues to make, an enormous difference to the lives of older people. Watch our video to see the impact we've had together.
As the UK faces further restrictions amid rising coronavirus cases, thousands of older people experienced their loneliest Christmas ever.
More than 850,000 older people may have spent this Christmas alone, and are now living under another lockdown. We’re working hard to relieve the isolation and despair felt by so many. Our advice line and Telephone Friendship Service have never been in such great demand. But we can only reach those who need us most with your support.
If you've already made a donation to our appeal, thank you so much for your generosity.
We update this page regularly. Keep checking back to see the difference we're making together.
92-year-old Amrita has found the pandemic particularly difficult as she loves to be around other people. She told us that at times she resorted to talking to herself for company.
"Coronavirus has meant that I’m having to keep myself to myself, which can be really difficult. I find myself walking around talking to myself."
Our Telephone Friendship Service has helped Amrita rediscover the joy of conversation. She told us that as soon as she picks up the phone with her befriender, she barely stops talking!
We provide answers and reassurance to older people when they need it most - 96% of callers say we make a difference. Over the festive period, we were available every day for those who have no one else.
I gave to Age UK because I think we owe our older generation great debt.
There are so many older people struggling with loneliness. I’m so grateful for Age UK and the support and resources they provide.
I feel helping the elderly and aged is an expression of our own basic humanity with whatever little we can afford - time, a donation or service.
Many of us find winter an expensive time of year. ❄️
— Age UK (@age_uk) January 11, 2021
If you are feeling the strain, we can help you check that you’re getting all the support that you are entitled to. Find out more here: https://t.co/Ik3MbaIKDy pic.twitter.com/tY8Wj9csd6
Your support can help make this challenging time a little bit easier for those most in need.