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Michael's voice - COVID-19 and the digital divide

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Centre for Ageing Better

1 Sep 2021

“If anyone needs to get out and do things, do it on a computer. It’s a fantastic freedom”.

Pat's voice - COVID-19 and the digital divide

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Centre for Ageing Better

25 Aug 2021

“We talk about anything and nothing – it’s a lifeline for someone like me… If I can’t find out about something – she looks things up for me on the computer.”

Age UK – COVID-19 and the digital divide

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Centre for Ageing Better

25 Aug 2021

“Being adaptable and flexible enough to deliver our support remotely during the pandemic has meant that we’ve continued to help older people at a time when they need us the most.”

Homeshare: an alternative for independent living

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21 May 2021

For many people, remaining in their home as they grow older doesn’t seem like a viable option, but initiatives such as homeshare can provide a cost-effective and practical solution.

Loneliness lessons from lockdown: Why ‘connected communities’ matter beyond COVID-19

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Emily Georghiou

24 Mar 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Loneliness's new report calls for a ‘connected recovery’, recognising the crucial importance of social connections both to recovery and to resilience in future crises.

How Time to Shine are tackling social isolation during the pandemic

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4 Feb 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has presented a significant threat to those who may already be at risk of loneliness and social isolation.This is what Time to Shine is doing in response.

Adapting ways of working to address the impact of COVID-19 on community-based service

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2 Feb 2021

The impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has meant that the past year has presented significant challenges for how communities work together and support each other during social distancing measures and reduced interaction.

Communities | State of Ageing in 2020

The first lockdown has seen a surge in community activity – but in many cases the people who are struggling to get by are missing out.

Social isolation and loneliness

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Michael's voice - COVID-19 and the digital divide

Pat's voice - COVID-19 and the digital divide

Age UK – COVID-19 and the digital divide

Homeshare: an alternative for independent living

Loneliness lessons from lockdown: Why ‘connected communities’ matter beyond COVID-19

How Time to Shine are tackling social isolation during the pandemic

Adapting ways of working to address the impact of COVID-19 on community-based service

Communities | State of Ageing in 2020

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