October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022

Support & Befriending service reduces health decline, shows new research by ALONE, Trinity College and partners

New research funded by the Health Research Board and ALONE, hosted by Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN), shows that support and befriending services for older people can reduce health decline   Dublin, October 28th: ALONE and a multi-institutional team led by Dr Joanna McHugh Power (Maynooth University) and Dr […]
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October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022

Older people in Cork need your support – ALONE is calling for members of the public in Cork to volunteer their friendship

Dublin, 11th October 2022 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Cork. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by volunteering to participate in their various volunteer Support & Befriending programmes. Older people are […]
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October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022

Older people in Kerry need your support – ALONE is calling for members of the public in Kerry to volunteer their friendship

Dublin, 11th October 2022 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Kerry. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by volunteering to participate in their various volunteer Support & Befriending programmes. Older people are […]
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September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

ALONE celebrates International Day of the Older Person 2022 by highlighting intergenerational connection – Charity highlights loneliness and lack of connection among older and younger people

Dublin, 30th September: ALONE the charity that supports older people in Ireland is celebrating International Day of the Older Person on Saturday October 1st. This day is all about celebrating the positive contribution that older people have made and continue to make to our society, culture and economy as well […]
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September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

“Budget will not support older people into 2023,” says ALONE

“Missed opportunity for structural change to pensions and supports for older people” say older person’s charity   Dublin, 27th September:  Budget 2023 has not delivered for older people on lowest incomes into 2023, says ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age at home. Budget 2023, which was released […]
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September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022

“ALONE seeks planning permission to deliver Housing with Support for older people in Dublin area”

Dublin 9th September, 2022, ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is leading a redevelopment and refurbishment project of Jamestown Court, Inchicore to create age-friendly one-bedroom homes for older people on the housing waiting list. This project encompasses the refurbishment of one of the existing blocks […]
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August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

Volunteer Privacy Statement

ALONE needs to keep and process information about our volunteers to help us deliver our services, for general administrative tasks and to meet certain quality standards. We also keep this information to manage the relationship with our volunteers effectively, lawfully and appropriately. It’s used during the volunteer recruitment process, while […]
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August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

ALONE welcomes move to benchmark State Pension to the average Industrial wage

ALONE welcomes the news from the Department of Social Protection regarding benchmarking the State pension to the average industrial wage, helping it keep pace with the rising cost of living. ALONE has welcomed news today regarding benchmarking of the State Pension, and has urged Government to implement incremental increases starting […]
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July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

Projects Officer Hi Digital & Tech Engagement

Background ALONE support older people to age at home. We provide direct, frontline services to people aged 60 and over, through support coordination, support and befriending, housing with support, and the application of assistive technology. We have a network of staff and more than 3,000 volunteers across the country We […]
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July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions – Information for Older People

This information is correct as of July 2022. However, it can be subject to change and is simply a guide to help you access information you need. If you have difficulty accessing a service, please ring the ALONE national number on 0818 222 024 where a Support Coordinator will do […]
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July 13, 2022
July 13, 2022

Housing Business Development PM

Background ALONE is a national organisation that supports and empowers older people to age happily and securely at home.  We support individuals and their families, work with other organisations, and campaign nationwide to improve the lives of older people. We work with all older people, including those who are lonely, […]
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June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022

Technology Project Manager

Role Overview This is a new role and will involve working as part of the Housing Development Unit within the Housing Department of ALONE. The role will support the organisation to deliver on its ambitious target to develop the Housing with Supports (HwS) model of housing in Ireland. Working with […]
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