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ALONE: The First 40 Years – Minister Jim Daly launches book celebrating ALONE’s significant anniversary

A new book on the history of ALONE was launched yesterday evening in the National Library of Ireland

42% increase in number of older people using befriending service

ALONE released its 2016 Annual Report today which showed a 42% increase in the number of people availing of ALONE’s Befriending Service. 

ALONE calls for further investments in technologies to support older people to age at home

ALONE has welcomed the Government's decision to drop the living alone condition from the Seniors Alert Scheme.

Neil Delamere launches ‘Dublin Amber Friendship Week’ in aid of ALONE

Comedian Neil Delamere is calling on people throughout Dublin to gather their friends and head to their local pub next week in support of ALONE.

ALONE calls on local authorities to prioritise the development of social housing for older people

Charity comments in advance of Emergency Housing Summit tomorrow

ALONE – Government focus should be on new technology & housing with support

Charity responds to proposed changes to Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme that would increase the disposable income of older people

ALONE ‘Revisions to Fair Deal Scheme offer no solutions for older people’

ALONE has expressed concern over the governments plans to make changes to the “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Support Scheme.

“A lot has changed since 1977 but ALONE still needed today more than ever”

ALONE celebrated its 40th anniversary at an event hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr in City Hall, Dublin.

ALONE engages in government consultation on new home care model

ALONE has aligned with 12 other charities and advocacy groups in response to a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare.

Lisney host Charity Auction in aid of ALONE

Lisney are hosting an auction in aid of ALONE in Farrier & Draper on South William Street on Thursday 27th April at 6.30pm.