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Five ways to help older neighbours stay cool this summer

Posted by South London Cares Wednesday 24th June 2015

Hot weather may be a blessing for some, but for many of our older neighbours it can also be dangerous. During the 2003 heat wave, mortality increased by over 40% – and it's often older people, particularly those who have pre-existing medical conditions, who are most at risk.

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Help someone to explore a new world

Posted by South London Cares Tuesday 23rd June 2015

It's hard to remember a time when the internet wasn't essential to day-to-day life. Most of us use our phones, tablets and laptops in an online cycle of spare time, work, spare time, work.

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Meet our volunteers!

Posted by South London Cares Monday 18th May 2015

You’ve met some of our older neighbours who shared their stories last week; now, in our series which celebrates those who make South London Cares possible, volunteers Georgina, Robbie and Lorna share their story.

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Meet our neighbours!

Posted by South London Cares Friday 15th May 2015

Today is International Day of Families! To celebrate this day, we want to share a few stories from our wonderful Cares Family of volunteers and older neighbours from south London.

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Tired, tired, tired – but ready for the final challenge

Posted by South London Cares Saturday 2nd May 2015

Saturdays are normally a day for relaxing; having a lie in, meeting friends, or maybe even joining us at one of our Social Clubs. But for our awesome supporter Nick, chilling was far from his mind as he spent five and a half hours sweating it out on a watt bike.

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