A charity is on a mission to support isolated older people across the county over the colder months.
Age UK Lancashire’s More Than A Call Winter Appeal is asking people to donate £3 each to help it meet demand for support. With last winter seeing a 50% surge in calls to the charity’s Information Helpline, it is hoping the appeal with help pay for an expected 2,000 more this time round. Eileen, 82, contacted the helpline and was referred to the befriending service due to losing three close friends and her husband’s declining health.
“I know there will be so many older people that aren’t aware of the support from Age UK Lancashire and there are benefits out there.' Data from the 2021 census reveals one in 25 older people in parts of Lancashire live alone, and without central heating. Teri Stephenson, CEO at Age UK Lancashire, said: “The demands on our Information Helpline during winter is increasing.
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