Press Releases
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
ALONE’s National Support Line: a gateway to their integrated system of services Dublin, 10th March 2021 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people is reflecting on a year supporting an increasing number of older people in need amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. One year ago, ALONE’s National Support line became the […]
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March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
ALONE is urgently requesting a long-term re-emergence programme for older people and those within socially and medically vulnerable groups Dublin, 8 March 2021 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, are disappointed at the lack of reference to older people in recent Government announcements. The organisation has emphasised the need […]
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March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
While the charity welcomed the investment, it falls short of the estimated €84.5 million needed to help older people make their homes age-friendly Dublin, March 5th 2021: ALONE, the charity that supports older people, has today said that the €75 million announced by the Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien for […]
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February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021
‘HRB research highlights benefit of Housing with Supports model for older people, says ALONE Dublin,
Dublin, 25th February 2021 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has welcomed the publication of an evidence review by the Health Research Board (HRB) which highlights the benefit of Housing with Support model to support older people age in place. The organisation has previously called for reform of housing […]
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February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
The organisation continues to support older people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, among other issues Dublin, 21 February 2021: ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, have teamed up with Declan O’Rourke and Bonfire Dublin to release their ‘Love is the Way’ Advertisement campaign, calling on members of the […]
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February 8, 2021
February 8, 2021
The charity stressed that the payment itself is below what people are entitled to, at €203 Dublin, 8th February 2021 ALONE, the organisation that supports and empowers older people, has welcomed Benefit Payment for older people who are in limbo between their employment being ceased at 65 and reaching the […]
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February 8, 2021
February 8, 2021
Both organisations are championing that community and inclusion are the remedies to loneliness for all ages 8th February 2021 Leinster Rugby has today announced ALONE as its latest charity affiliate as part of its charity partner programme for the 2020/21 season. The organisations are using their shared ethos to highlight […]
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February 4, 2021
February 4, 2021
ALONE has highlighted the increased loneliness among older people as COVID-19 pandemic continues Dublin, 3 February 2021: ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is encouraging older people to reach out and strike up a conversation especially if they are feeling particularly isolated at the moment due to the extension […]
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January 27, 2021
January 27, 2021
27 January 2021 Christmas FM, the popular radio station that is seen by many as the official soundtrack to the festive season, is delighted to announce that it has raised €284,107.12 for ALONE, their chosen charity for 2020. This figure has well surpassed the original goal of €200,000, which would […]
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January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021
The organisation has reported many callers who are dissatisfied with the information available on the vaccination Dublin, 25 January 2021 ALONE, the organisation that supports and empowers older people, is seeking clarity on Ireland’s vaccination strategy and implementation for older people addressing the importance of quality for access. The organisation […]
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January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021
The organisation encourages older people to reach out and for members of the public to check in on Blue Monday Dublin, 18 January 2021 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, wants you to Bid Adieu to feeling Blue on what has been labelled as the toughest day of the […]
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January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021
The organisation is also reminding older people to reach out for assistance if they are struggling during the chilly winter months Dublin, 8 January 2021 ALONE is urging older people to take extra care as temperatures begin to drop during the cold snap in the coming days. Older people can […]
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December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020
This year more than ever, ALONE’s Support & Befriending service has been a lifeline for older and more vulnerable people in communities across Ireland. Throughout 2020 and all of its COVID-related challenges, 1400 trained and Garda-vetted volunteers have offered unwavering friendship and companionship, practical assistance and essential support to those […]
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December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
The organisation have reported many older people expressing concerns about social interactions this Christmas Dublin, 11 December 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to be mindful of older people’s concerns, while also respecting their choices, especially if they […]
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December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
The organisation have reported many older people expressing concerns about social interactions this Christmas Dublin, 11 December 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to be mindful of older people’s concerns, while also respecting their choices, especially if they […]
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December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative Dublin, 4 December 2020 Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu, launched Dublin City Council and ALONE’s cold weather campaign outside the Mansion House today. Dublin City Council’s Community Development Section, in association with ALONE, the Gardaí, Dublin Fire Brigade […]
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December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative
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December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Coca-Cola is donating €30,000 to support ALONE services this Christmas and is asking young people around the country to connect safely with an older person and share a video, image or a story about it on social media using #CokexALONE to inspire others to do the same. 3rd December: Although […]
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December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Coca-Cola is donating €30,000 to support ALONE services this Christmas and is asking young people around the country to connect safely with an older person and share a video, image or a story about it on social media using #CokexALONE to inspire others to do the same.
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November 30, 2020
November 30, 2020
From 1st December to 6th January customers can trade-in old mobile phone devices and allocate a portion of the credit to purchase a new mobile phone for an older person through ALONE.
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