WRVS - Making Britain a great place to grow old

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Welcome to WRVS

WRVS is an age positive charity. Our volunteers deliver personal and practical support to help older people and we raise awareness of the issues older people face through our campaigns and research. Help us make Britain a great place to grow old by volunteering or donating.

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More than 40,000 volunteers enable WRVS to run local services to support older people in communities all across Great Britain.

Our services give thousands of older people the opportunity and choice to live the life they want to every day and help them stay independent at home and active in their local community.

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WRVS blog

The blog is where we share our thoughts and comment on issues facing older people. Join the conversation. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

Integration of health and social care to promote WRVS approaches to loneliness

Posted by Pete McColl, Public Affairs Manager Scotland · 0 Comments
09 May 2012, 00:00

Labels: prevention, Scotland, quality of life, loneliness, illness, older people, old age, elderly, social care, health, independence

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Real life stories

  • Leyla's story

    Leyla's story

    “I’m doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and wanted to gain some experience in the area that I want to work.”

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  • Robert Compton

    Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

    Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.

    Read Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

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