By 2020, almost 57,000 people aged 65 plus will be living alone in Birmingham, increasing their risk of being isolated. These proportions are higher than the England and regional figures. Recent studies suggest that feeling alone and isolated can contribute towards stress, low self-esteem, disturbe...
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A working mum from Birmingham says her "flexible and supportive" boss has helped turn her home life around. To mark Carers Week 2019, which kicked off on June 10, Jo Whiting is speaking out about balancing working with caring for her son, Levi to help launch a brand new awards scheme for Birmingham ...
As Ageing Better in Birmingham enters its final years, we are keen to ensure that local, community-led grassroots projects are able to test out new and exciting ways of engaging with older people and beginning the process of making local neighbourhoods and communities more age-friendly. Through the ...
If you're connected with a local group or organisation supporting adults, they might be eligible to apply for a grant from Birmingham City Council. The council has approved spending of up to £4.9 million over the next three years in Prevention and Communities. This approach will invest the Council's...
A group of friends who formed a football team to help tackle feelings associated with isolation, bereavement and marriage breakdown are reveling in World Cup glory after winning the title for England at the first ever Walking Football World Cup last weekend (June 1 and 2). Men United AKA Pele's Pear...