Older communities

Age Well East

They meet in person or speak on the telephone once a week and if additional support is needed, referrals can be made to other charities or organisations providing support with at-home care needs, help with bereavement or dementia.

Our funds extended the service so that volunteers could work in more areas across Colchester and Tendring. This is vital as isolation is a significant problem that many older people face, especially when a loved one dies or where there is no immediate family close by.