No one should have no one at Christmas

No matter what your age, being loved and cared for is important to all of us.

But during Christmas the companionship and support of friends and family seems to mean even more than usual – which is why loneliness feels even harsher.

At Age UK Manchester, we believe no one should have no one. Not at Christmas. Not ever.

Yet for loneliness is a daily reality. And we don’t just mean at Christmas.

Talking to no one

In the UK, 1 million older people go a month or more without seeing or speaking to a friend, family member or neighbour.

We need to change that. We need to make sure help is available for all older people who find their lives adversely affected by loneliness or illness or poverty, whatever the time of year.

Here in Manchester we’re working as hard as we can all year round to help older people face the different challenges that growing older brings, and with your help we can work to make sure no one in later life need be alone or isolated.

Whether it’s through our lunch clubs, ageing well, care and support, information and advice around getting the financial support people need to make the most of their later years or just being somewhere to turn to when things get too tough to cope with on your own, Age UK Manchester provides crucial companionship, advice and support to thousands of vulnerable older people every year.

How you can help

But we can’t do any of this without your help.

So if you want to change the lives of older people in Manchester this Christmas, please call 0161 833 3944 to find out how you can make a difference.

You can help to change the lives of local people and make sure no one has no one at Christmas.

Age UK Manchester provides a range of services and your gift will go where the need is greatest.