Dispatches C4 - Britain's Forgotten Pensioners.

Oh I missed it.

Playback - will get back.

Which channel was it on?

ExDancer

Which channel was it on?

Channel 4.

I'm an idiot - I'd do well to read the title.

I watched it. It was heartbreaking. I feel guilty because I was going to join a local organisation that arranges visits to lonely older people but I felt that I wouldn’t have the time or energy to commit to it. Plus the fact that I’m away from home a lot.

I remember donkeys years ago I used to visit an elderly Jewish lady who was entirely alone. She was a dear and delight. I used to get her shopping, spend time chatting and doing odd jobs for her. I can’t even remember how I got in touch with her. I lasted until she was taken to hospital, and never saw her again.

Who would I contact in order to volunteer to spend time with an elderly person? I know my mum used to get terribly lonely and I used to go round most days, sometimes twice a day. I shall make a point of watching this on catch up.

What about trying Age Concern?

Thanks WW I shall watch the programme and then put out some feelers.

I’ve asked the coordinator that I was in touch with what would be the best organisation to contact with a view to helping someone.

Please post once you know MayBee. Thanks.

www.reengage.org.uk/

You might like what this charity offers 🙂

Thank you Vera, I’ll check it out

The programme was not just about loneliness. It also covered the cost of living, not putting their heating on, only eating one meal a day, etc.

many local areas have volunteer centres that coordinate personnel and needs.