Elderly people twice as likely to get help for loneliness in Channel Islands
Elderly people in the Channel Islands are twice as likely to phone a charity helpline about loneliness.
Elderly and lonely? How to get help
New figures show that elderly people the Channel Islands are twice as likely to get help from a charity helpline for loneliness.
OAP's in the islands call Silverline more than the rest of the British Isles, proportionate to the population.
There are a number of services available to help older people tackle loneliness.
Jersey
- Mind Jersey - 0800 7359404
- Age Concern Jersey - 01534 758922
- Silverline - 0800 470 8090
- The Good Companion Club - 01534 871451
Guernsey
- Guernsey Mind - 01481 722959
- Age Concern Guernsey - Weekly meetups in Vale 01481 251487, St Peter Port 01481 256366, St Martins 01481 252876
- Silverline - 0800 470 8090
Alderney
- Age Concern Guernsey - Weekly meetup organised by Barbara Benfield 07781123637
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