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A friendly chat is just a phone call away- Colin Beattie MSP supports Age Scotland’s Friendship Line to tackle loneliness this winter

1/12/2020

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Midlothian North & Musselburgh MSP, Colin Beattie doesn't want anyone to be alone this winter and is working to promote Age Scotland's national friendship line to older constituents who might be needing a chat and know someone is there to listen to them.

New research from Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, shows that more than 157,000 over 65s in Scotland are expecting to feel lonely over the festive season. This could be as many as two older people on every street in Midlothian North & Musselburgh.
 
Their free 0800 12 44 222 service offers older people the chance for a good chat, support and friendship. Volunteers are available to chat with people over the age of 50 about anything they want to discuss, and they can even schedule a regular weekly call. It is open from 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Age Scotland’s chief executive Brian Sloan said:

“We know that the Christmas period is the loneliest time of the year for many older people in Scotland but this one will be like no other. It’s heart-breaking that more than 157,000 over 65s expect to feel lonely this year, which could be as many as two older people on every street in Midlothian North & Musselburgh. 

“The impact coronavirus has had on all of our lives has been drastic and as a result levels of loneliness throughout this year, among people of all ages, have been rising at an alarming rate. It has been particularly felt by the hundreds of thousands of older people who live alone, have no local support networks and who do not have access to the internet."
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5/8/2022 11:20:46 am

It has been particularly felt by the hundreds of thousands of older people who live alone, have no local support networks and who do not have access to the internet. Thank you for sharing your great post!

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Colin Beattie MSP's Constituency Staff
8/8/2022 02:13:49 am

Hi, thank you for your comments. Another source of valuable information can be found here: http://www.scotopa.org.uk
The Scottish Older People's Assembly help to empower older people to have their voices heard and influence policy and practice.

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1/10/2022 08:47:40 am

Which could be as many as two older people on every street in midlothian north and musselburgh. I’m so thankful for your helpful post!

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