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Family FocusYou are in: BBC Newsline > Family Focus > Family Focus  Family FocusIn this weeks Family Focus we look at the Community Befriending Scheme Statistics from Age Concern though show quite a lot of older people here - over 93 thousand in total - live alone. Especially at this time of the year many of them can feel extremely isolated. But there is a new pilot scheme in the Newtownabbey area that's seeking to change that. The Community Befriending Scheme aims to provide support to the 60+ age group on a one to one basis, offering companionship, trust and support. Sarah Travers reports. Help playing audio/video Below are the contact details for Community Befriending Scheme: George Gillespie
Community Befriending Scheme Tel: 028 90838848 last updated: 09/01/2009 at 12:16 SEE ALSOYou are in: BBC Newsline > Family Focus > Family Focus
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