We’re coming to Leith and Portobello this August to try to find new volunteers. Come and visit us at markets, shopping spots and even a little tea party.
We’re looking for new volunteers in Portobello and Leith, so we’re having a party!
We love Leith! So we’ve pulled together five fantastic things locals can do in Leith this week.
We are delighted to present a collection of original short animations on the theme of isolation and loneliness from first-year 3D Animation students at Edinburgh College!
Pet therapy is a great way of tackling loneliness among over-60s. Annie loves getting together with Ali and his wee terrier Vinnie.
Being lonely is no joke. Friends of the Elderly is a very established charity with great resources on loneliness.
Our launch event was a great afternoon of information, entertainment and a chance to meet people interested in Vintage Vibes and find out how we’re tackling isolation and loneliness.
A specially commissioned short animation takes a poignant and amusing approach to real voices talking about how isolation and loneliness can make you feel.
The health impacts of loneliness and isolation are shocking. Find out some more statistics about the issues in Scotland here.
Research by a group of MSPs in Scotland last year found that the issues of social isolation and loneliness were deeply felt across all aspects of our society.