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We Reach and We Connect - Poem

A poem written by one of our team, following a call with a lovely client, about the work we do, the service users and their stories…

Thoughtful Sad Man

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

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M Word training course group

M WORD training course ends with celebration

We held our final M WORD menopause training session on 17th February 2020 and celebrated with a feast and flowers!

Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

Over the last year North London Hospice has matched 91 people with Compassionate Neighbours, a scheme that links volunteers with those facing a potentially life-limiting or chronic illnesses.

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The ‘M’ Word Menopause Training

Menopause training for women over 50 in Haringey

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Reach out, get help and thrive

Service supports Haringey’s over 50s to lead the lives they choose

Women High Five Haringey Reach and Connect

Haringey Reach and Connect service launches

Esther Rantzen's Silver Line charity joins Haringey organisations to fight loneliness and isolation amongst over 50s in the borough.

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Hip-hop OAPs: Dance class helps elderly combat loneliness

Charlie Blair takes hip-hop into London care homes to stop elderly people getting lonely.

Get active your way

There are many ways that you can build physical activity into your life. Being physically active is easier than you think, especially if you make activity part of your daily routine.

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Benefits Calculator – what are you entitled to?

Do you know what benefits you could be entitled to? Find out what you could be owed - quickly and easily - with Age UK's benefits calculator.

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Boldly changing ideas about ageing

A new book compiles interviews with inspirational older people in an effort to change the many misconceptions about ageing. We speak to Dominique Afacan, the co-author of Bolder: Life Lessons from People Older and Wiser Than You.

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A connected society? Assessing progress in tackling loneliness

We are now at a critical point in our journey to tackle loneliness. With a solid foundation in place, government needs to reaffirm its commitment to the issue if widespread, tangible change is to be felt in people’s lives. We must not lose the moment