Sarah Wylie (MA Hons) was requested by Age Concern Canterbury to research 'Social Isolation and older people in Canterbury'. This report is available on this website in Resources under the heading Research.

The Age Concern Canterbury 2012 A.G.M. will be held at 2.00pm, Wednesday, 23 May at the Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham Street North.

Members or Friends wishing to attend should confirm by ringing 3660903. Please leave a message confirming your interest by Friday 18 May, to assist with planning .

We are delighted to advise you that we have been able to secure a group fundraising scheme with VTNZ. Every driver that purchases a Warrant of Fitness at VTNZ and mentions Age Concern Canterbury will be entitled to a 10% discount. In addition VTNZ will donate 10% of the purchase price to Age Concern Canterbury. This scheme is available from March 1, 2012.

The Social Network role is a part-time role and due to an increased interest in this service there may be a delay in a response to enquiries. Rest assured your query will be responded to in due course. Thanks for your patience.

Do you know an older person who needs company?

Accredited visitors provide regular caring contact for people over 65 who live in the community and are at risk of social isolation, having no or few regular visitors and no private transport. Having a visitor can make a real difference to the health and happiness of an older person.

Do you have time to give an older person?

You could be a Volunteer Visitor. Your visits would make a real difference in an older persons life. Volunteers are currently required in all areas but especially in: Bexley, Bromley, Burwood, Dallington and Redcliffs. Leave a message for Liz or Nicki on Ph3660903.