The importance of staying social as we age, and why Help@Home doesn't mean having to stay at home. Read more
Staywell’s story begins in the aftermath of the Second World War, when communities across the country recognised that older people had been left particularly vulnerable by social upheaval, poverty and isolation. In response, local residents came together to form Older People’s Welfare Associations—voluntary, community led organisations created to provide practical help, social connection and dignity at a time when statutory support was limited. We explore why this history matters in 2026. Read more
While many of us are looking forward to the Christmas period, for others it can be a particularly difficult time – be it loneliness, difficulty accessing support, or simply staying warm. But whether you or someone close to you is struggling this winter, there are plenty of ways we can help. We spoke to Alan, a member of the Staywell community, to learn more about the support available to help get through the cold winter months. Read more
From its onset in March 2020, the Covid-19 crisis impacted disproportionately on the elderly, the people we support. It created increased isolation, fear and uncertainty, forcing families to stay apart from their loved ones, leaving many frail older people without the practical help and emotional support they needed to stay safe and well. This is the story of how Staywell responded to this crisis. Read more
Continuing our series focusing on volunteers, trustee Andrew explains why he supports the cause of Staywell. Read more
Bob Phillips is Chair of our Trustee Board. He tells us why he's involved with the charity and how he's been able to combine this volunteer role with his passion for local history. Read more
Like many charities, Staywell relies on volunteers to help us deliver our ten local services. As we approach Christmas, some of our volunteers share why they choose to give their time. This is Bob's story. Read more
Like many charities, Staywell relies on volunteers to help us deliver our ten local services. As we approach Christmas, some of our volunteers share why they choose to give their time. Next in our series is Rosa. Read more
Like many charities, Staywell relies on volunteers to help us deliver our ten local services. As we approach Christmas, some of our volunteers share why they choose to give their time. First up is Huw. Read more
Volunteer, Ola, reflects on his volunteering experience with Staywell, undertaken as part of his MA in Social Justice & Public Service with St Mary's University Read more
When Amy told us how she was to celebrate her 90th Birthday, she kicked up a storm proving that for her, age is just a number. Read more
When Jane D’Souza retired from being a GP in 2013, she knew she would need to do something equally useful in the community. Read more