A SUCCESSFUL telephone befriending service for older people who live alone or feel lonely or isolated has been extended in Co Mayo. Four new Befriending Mayo services have been launched for Ballina, ...

Twenty-two volunteers meet elderly people in their homes each week A "vital" befriending service providing company and support for elderly people has been extended for another two years. Delivered by ...

The Redcar and Cleveland Befriending Service trains volunteers who visit those who are isolated A service befriending lonely elderly people has been funded for another year. The Redcar and Cleveland ...

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Martin Knapp and Margaret Perkins look at the findings of research into the importance of preventive work with older people Martin Knapp and Margaret Perkins look at the findings of research into the ...