Telephone befriending service launched in Lincolnshire during Covid-19 outbreak

Caroline Killeavy, CEO of YMCA Lincolnshire, said: “As we move through the ever changing landscape of living during lockdown we are wholly aware of the effect the pandemic is having on people who are isolated and their communities.

“Our ConnecTED Together befriending service provides personal support to those people who may not be able to see their friends or family, or even pop

to the shop, by bringing people together for a friendly chat with our team; this regular personal contact can make all the difference.”

ConnecTED Together has received support from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation as part of the National Emergency Trust response to Covid-19, to be able to offer this service across the county.

ConnecTED has been developed, and is managed, by the TED – Ageing Better in East Lindsey Programme, part of YMCA Lincolnshire’s Communities work, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The programme works throughout East Lindsey to support people over 50 who may experience loneliness and isolation, TED is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

To access any of TED services in your local area - please call us on one of the following numbers:

• Lincolnshire - 01529 301965

• Binbrook and Louth - 01529 301965

• Chapel St Leonards and Alford - 01529 301973

• Horncastle, Wragby and Woodhall Spa - 01529 301951

• Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea - 01529 301961

• Skegness and Ingoldmells - 01529 301966

• Wainfleet and Spilsby - 01529 301970

The TED website will be updated regularly and can be accessed here