The charity Groundwork run the Silver Connections project which aims to tackle isolation by supporting over 50s to learn smartphone top tips and meet new people. The Silver Connections project is designed to increase the confidence of Hackney residents aged Read More
Video from OPC event
Older People’s Committee’s socially distanced summer social Thanks to the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden we were able to host a well-attended musical luncheon, socially distanced and temporarily closed to the public, for our Older People’s Committee. Many were grateful Read More
Improve your digital skills
Improve your digital skills Hackney council have support services to help you: to use technology to stay in touch with friends and family to shop online Watch their how-to videos and we’ll help you get up to speed Get started Read More
Invitation to tender for project prototyping
Invitation to tender for project prototyping Clarion Futures is seeking tenders to deliver an exciting new project co-produced by residents, Clarion staff and local organisations in response to the challenge of over 55’s facing social isolation and loneliness. Up to Read More
Latin American Women’s Aid
Latin American Women’s Aid We caught up with Connect Hackney partner, Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA), to find out what they have been doing during the pandemic. What services are LAWA currently providing? LAWA continues to offer the refuge provision Read More
Chair based exercises for the older person
Chair based exercises for the older person Read More
Time to Zoom: Physically isolated but digitally connected?
Time to Zoom: Physically isolated but digitally connected? The one thing that can be guaranteed at the moment is change – needs are changing constantly, guidelines are changing constantly, and Apps are also constantly adapting! But as of right now, Read More
Black Lives Matter
Following the murder of George Floyd and the international grief and movement for change that has awoken, Connect Hackney would like to state our commitment to illuminating and eradicating racism. We are examining the relevance of this movement to all Read More
Self-care and sustainability: people and projects
Self-care and sustainability: people and projects The past couple of months have been a challenge for us all – including those working hard to keep our invaluable activities going at a crucial time when older people the connections they provide Read More
Our newsletter
This week we mark the Windrush Anniversary and celebrate Windrush Day on the 22 June. Click here to read the story of the Windrush Generation. And here today we cover the challenges with isolation and connecting online, self-care and project Read More