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Loneliness and isolation is a huge difficulty for many of 19000 residents aged over 65 in Hammersmith & Fulham. Over half have a long-term health problem or disability, 25% live in poverty, 43% live alone. We will provide vital funds for Christmas lunches delivered to doors and to help cope in the colder months
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Situation
Of the 19,000 residents aged over 65 in Hammersmith & Fulham, over half have a long-term health problem or disability. 25% live in poverty. 43% live alone. Many struggle to keep well and prevent the risk of sickness (including dehydration from over-heating), struggle to pay their bills as the need for fuel increases (sometimes even choosing between 'heating' and 'eating'), and many lack connectivity, leaving them isolated and more vulnerable. These challenges are exacerbated by the pandemic.
Solution
We will be a funding lifeline to enable local services to stay active this winter, and ensure those on the fringes in our neighbourhood receive vital extra support they need in the colder months. Last year this was piloted and we helped 278 people, including 69 year-old 'David' who is blind and had a Christmas meal: “I live alone and often don’t meet anyone for days. To be able to socialise and have such a lovely meal financed brings joy to my life” With Big Give we can do more.