5%
of British people feel lonely all or most of the time
72%
of the 2500 people supported through the Help Boro Hub do not have access to the
internet in their home
58%
of beneficiaries reported moderately severe or severe depression before using our services compared to 15% afterwards
67%
of beneficiaries reported high levels of loneliness before using our service compared to 18% after using our service
54%
of beneficiaries reported severe anxiety before using our services compared to 8%
afterwards
60%
of over 80s report being lonely sometimes or often in the last 6 months
Born out of the Ageing Better Middlesbrough Befriending Service provided during the covid pandemic, the Wellbeing Team aims to:
- support people to overcome the main difficulties in their lives which are contributing to their loneliness and isolation
- support people to improve their physical health and wellbeing
- support people to move towards a point where they feel able to re-connect with people and/or
activities in their local community - improve people’s feelings of companionship and social inclusion
Impact on people’s lives…
The Hope Foundation has been a lifeline during the lockdown, I have made so many new friends
Stacy
I always look forward to the [befriending] calls and really enjoy them. The service has made a big difference to me and I feel like I have made a friend. The calls lift me and give me a good laugh. They have been a lifesaver and a lovely experience.”
Barbara
Thanks to…
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