Check out this positive news story: a social enterprise has hailed the success of an innovative tech scheme to support the most vulnerable in society, as it calls on UK businesses to do more.
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74 year old claims to be UK’s oldest app creator
A 74 year old man in Leeds has claimed to be the UK’s oldest app creator after developing a word game inspired by Wordle.
Read MoreCharity tricycle challenge for great grandmother
Great grandmother takes on 84-mile tricycle challenge for her 84th birthday
Read MoreLaunch of the first ever 24/7 helpline to protect older people from abuse
launched the UK’s first 24/7 helpline as part of a major push to bring the “hidden epidemic” of abuse experienced by older people out into the open and get victims the support they need.
Read MoreNew online film service transports elderly people back to the past with archive films from 1930s to 1970s
Living Memories CIC, a not-for-profit social enterprise, has launched an online collection of archive films, documentaries and newsreels from the 1930s to 1970s, encompassing all sorts of fascinating material about living in the past from domestic and work life to key world events. The films are designed to trigger memories, aid conversations and help relieve […]
Read MoreFormer refugee urges firms to donate unused laptops to support vulnerable
Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a social enteprise based in London is calling on companies to donate their unused laptops in a bid to ensure most vulnerable in society are excluded during COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreThousands sign up to ‘adopt a grandparent’ campaign
Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a care home company in Surrey has launched an online campaign for people to help keep its residents company during the Covid-19 pandemic. The campaign has seen 28,000 from around the world sign up so far.
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