Looking out for our neighbours

Looking out for our neighbours is a community campaign running across West Yorkshire and Harrogate to help people feel better in the place they live and have the peace of mind good neighbours bring.

Loneliness affects so many people in our communities and tackling it can start with a simple hello. We're passionate about ensuring that older people in Bradford are meaningfully connected with others and that’s why we're proud to support the campaign.

Many of us are already doing a great job of looking out for others, but there is still more we could all do to make our communities healthier and happier. Research shows that it's likely someone living near you is either feeling lonely or needs a helping hand.

Whether it’s popping to the shops, offering a lift or just saying hello - however big or small the task, everyone can look out for a neighbour nearby.

By doing your bit to support people in your neighbourhood you’ll help to rekindle neighbourly spirit, end social isolation and reduce the risks associated with illnesses such as dementia, heart disease and depression.

You could look out for your neighbours by:

• • Taking letters to the postbox
  • Helping someone fill in a form or use a computer
  • Offering a lift to a GP or hospital appointment
  • Taking a book back to the library
  • Chatting over the fence
  • Offering to walk someone’s dog
  • Taking someone for a trip to a cafe or local community event
  • Organising a regular get together.

Let's be there for one another...

Further details can be found at: https://ourneighbours.org.uk/