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Adopt A Grandparent shortlisted for UK Dementia Award, recognising the vital role of connection alongside care

Helen Aitchison 27/03/2026 Helen Aitchison 27/03/2026

Adopt A Grandparent shortlisted for UK Dementia Award, recognising the vital role of connection alongside care

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From a £750 Donation to a Friendship That Feels Like Family: Weekly Calls Transform Life for 89-Year-Old Care Home Resident in Nelson, Lancashire

Helen Aitchison 12/03/2026 Helen Aitchison 12/03/2026

From a £750 Donation to a Friendship That Feels Like Family: Weekly Calls Transform Life for 89-Year-Old Care Home Resident in Nelson, Lancashire

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A Weekly Call, A Lasting Impact: Friendship at Rathgar Care Home in Northampton, Highlights the Human Value of Connection

Helen Aitchison 03/03/2026 Helen Aitchison 03/03/2026

A Weekly Call, A Lasting Impact: Friendship at Rathgar Care Home in Northampton, Highlights the Human Value of Connection

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You’ll Never Walk Alone: From Charity Leader to Volunteer: Adopt A Grandparent’s Head of Operations Finds Friendship Through Liverpool FC

Helen Aitchison 13/02/2026 Helen Aitchison 13/02/2026

You’ll Never Walk Alone: From Charity Leader to Volunteer: Adopt A Grandparent’s Head of Operations Finds Friendship Through Liverpool FC

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Britons Agree Loneliness in Later Life Is a Crisis, But No One Can Agree Who Should Fix It

Helen Aitchison 29/01/2026 Helen Aitchison 29/01/2026

Britons Agree Loneliness in Later Life Is a Crisis, But No One Can Agree Who Should Fix It

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Touchdowns and Talking Points: NFL Love Brings Adopt a Grandparent Volunteer and Surrey Care Home Resident Closer

Helen Aitchison 22/01/2026 Helen Aitchison 22/01/2026

Touchdowns and Talking Points: NFL Love Brings Adopt a Grandparent Volunteer and Surrey Care Home Resident Closer

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We’re Craving Grandparent Wisdom - So Why Aren’t We Listening?

Helen Aitchison 05/12/2025 Helen Aitchison 05/12/2025

We’re Craving Grandparent Wisdom - So Why Aren’t We Listening?

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‘You Have Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain’: Adopt a Grandparent Launches Annual Review and Impact Video Highlighting the Lifesaving Power of a Weekly Call

Helen Aitchison 01/10/2025 Helen Aitchison 01/10/2025

‘You Have Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain’: Adopt a Grandparent Launches Annual Review and Impact Video Highlighting the Lifesaving Power of a Weekly Call

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Adopt A Grandparent and Care Campaign for the Vulnerable Announce New Partnership to Champion Emotional Wellbeing in Social Care

Shaleeza Hasham 23/06/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 23/06/2025

Adopt A Grandparent and Care Campaign for the Vulnerable Announce New Partnership to Champion Emotional Wellbeing in Social Care

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Adopt A Grandparent and CHD Living Win National Award for Transforming Dementia Care Through Intergenerational Friendships

Shaleeza Hasham 20/06/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 20/06/2025

Adopt A Grandparent and CHD Living Win National Award for Transforming Dementia Care Through Intergenerational Friendships

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Hundreds More Care Homes Join Adopt A Grandparent During Loneliness Awareness Week

Shaleeza Hasham 15/06/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 15/06/2025

Hundreds More Care Homes Join Adopt A Grandparent During Loneliness Awareness Week

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Meeting Loneliness Together: Daniel & Linda’s Story

Shaleeza Hasham 09/06/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 09/06/2025

Meeting Loneliness Together: Daniel & Linda’s Story

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Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2025: Stories That Stay With You

Shaleeza Hasham 04/06/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 04/06/2025

Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2025: Stories That Stay With You

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Adopt A Grandparent Raises Over £7,000 at Dorking Westival 2025

Shaleeza Hasham 13/05/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 13/05/2025

Adopt A Grandparent Raises Over £7,000 at Dorking Westival 2025

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Celebrating Global Intergenerational Week with Adopt A Grandparent

Shaleeza Hasham 29/04/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 29/04/2025

Celebrating Global Intergenerational Week with Adopt A Grandparent

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Teen Volunteer Forms Special Bond with 77-Year-Old Adopted Grandparent

Shaleeza Hasham 11/04/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 11/04/2025

Teen Volunteer Forms Special Bond with 77-Year-Old Adopted Grandparent

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iBC Healthcare Join Us as a Gold Sponsor with a £10,000 Donation to Help Tackle Loneliness

Shaleeza Hasham 02/04/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 02/04/2025

iBC Healthcare Join Us as a Gold Sponsor with a £10,000 Donation to Help Tackle Loneliness

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Partnering with Care England and the National Activity Providers Association to Enrich Social Engagement in Care Homes

Shaleeza Hasham 18/03/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 18/03/2025

Partnering with Care England and the National Activity Providers Association to Enrich Social Engagement in Care Homes

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Chris and Georgia | A Friendship That Spans Generations Through Adopt A Grandparent

Shaleeza Hasham 18/03/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 18/03/2025

Chris and Georgia | A Friendship That Spans Generations Through Adopt A Grandparent

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How Student Volunteers Are Changing Lives with Adopt A Grandparent

Shaleeza Hasham 15/02/2025 Shaleeza Hasham 15/02/2025

How Student Volunteers Are Changing Lives with Adopt A Grandparent

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