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Esther Rantzen launches ‘Silver Line’ helpline for lonely elderly
A new helpline for elderly people who struggle with loneliness will be launched across the UK by Esther Rantzen, the founder of ChildLine.
The Silver Line aims to help elderly people by giving them someone to speak to 24 hours a day, and will work like ChildLine by giving support and advice to those suffering neglect or abuse.
Ms Rantzen said a £5m grant means the Silver Line will be able to launch before Christmas – often the loneliest time of year for older people. She said the line aims to tackle the “stigma” attached to being lonely which “makes it impossible” for older people to ask for help and can damage their self esteem.
The Silver Line aims to tackle loneliness for older people and is run by volunteers who will refer callers to activities and organisations that can help them.
Launch of The Big Tea in aid of Independent Age
Big Tea week 1 – 7 October 2013
If you want to make a difference to the lives of older vulnerable people, sign up now to get involved with this year’s Big Tea. You can hold a tea at home, at your work place or at school. Let’s make this year’s Big Tea bigger and better than ever! You’ll find everything you need in your Big Tea Pack. Check out last year’s photo gallery to get you inspired.Families come together at Nelson’s Journey memorial walk at Blickling Park
Families take part in Nelson’s Journey first memorial walk. Picture: Bigphatphotos
Lucy Clapham Sunday, September 1, 2013
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Families united by grief came together in north Norfolk to remember loved ones and share their experiences at a poignant memorial walk.
The event was the first of its kind organised by bereavement charity Nelson’s Journey, which supports children and young people across the county dealing with the death of a significant person.
More than 130 people took part in the 1.8 mile walk round Blickling Park yesterday, with many wearing specially printed t-shirts paying tribute to the loved one they had lost.
Organiser Sophie Berry, funding officer with Nelson’s Journey, said the charity had long wanted to host a memorial walk to help bring youngsters and adults together.
