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Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly)

A national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation amongst older people, through regular face-to-face contact.  Supported by a network of volunteers.

Organises a monthly Sunday afternoon tea party for small groups of older people age 75, who live alone, offering a regular and friendly vital link every month. They are picked up by a driver at 2.30 pm for a 3 pm start and finishes at 5pm.
Address:
15 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8QG
Area serviced:
Nationwide
Contact name:
Ms Christina Jackson
Job title:
North London Development Officer
Telephone:
0800 716 543, 020 3 865 3382 (Christina Jackson), 020 7240 0630 (office)
Fax:
020 7379 5781
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (office)
Who is it for:
people aged 75 and over, who live alone (there is some flexibility with the age of client
Charges:
free
How to apply:
phone or email
Sector:
Voluntary

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