We love helping to make Sheffield a city we can all be proud to grow older in
It's our mission to support individuals to develop positive and meaningful connections with others. Together, we can help tackle loneliness and isolation in Sheffield.
Find out moreWhat we do
We work in partnership with a number of organisations across Sheffield to deliver innovative and exciting projects that help tackle loneliness and social isolation for people aged 50 and over.
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Case studies
Wondering what it's like to get involved with Age Better in Sheffield? Check out these case studies to find out more.
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5 things you can do
Whatever your age, there are lots of things you can do to make a big difference to the lives of older people in Sheffield. Here's some inspiration!
Latest news
Keep up to date with our most recent happenings!
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World Kindness Day
The power of acts of kindness: “If it wasn’t for Betty, I’d probably be in the house all the time." Earlier this year we asked people to share stories of acts of kindness that they had experienced that had made a difference to them, and we’ve been listening out through the year for other stories of kindness and loneliness.
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Telegraph Voices: What can be done to tackle loneliness amongst older people in Sheffield?
A few weekends ago I met a gentleman called George who has recently moved into a retirement village in Sheffield. “I was withering away alone at home” he told me. “I knew I had to do something, but moving here hasn’t quite been what I thought.”
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Firth Park ward neighbourhood toolkit
The third Age Better in Sheffield Neighbourhood Toolkit has officially launched in Sheffield’s Firth Park ward. The toolkit has been informed by and co-designed with local residents of all ages, and is being posted to 7,000 homes in the area over the next few weeks.
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