The UK is one of the most aged-segregated countries in the world and this disparity has only increased since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Campaign to End Loneliness reports the number of people in Great Britain experiencing chronic loneliness rose significantly between 2020 and 2022.
Their Songs and Smiles group in Whitton runs a session at White Farm Lodge Care Home from 10:30-11:30am on Wednesdays, and is just one example of how this can be done.
The Together Project started after founder Louise’s experience of taking her son along to visit family in a care home.
From there the idea grew, and the programme went from one session in Walthamstow to now being found not only all across London but also nationally.
The groups brings together care home residents and new parents and their young children for a session of music, singing and bubbles.
Watch the full video with Together Project CEO Alexa Sutheran and those who take part in Songs and Smiles below to learn more.
Feature image: Ella Nichols
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