September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

ALONE releases Pre-Budget Submission amid calls to protect older people from “unsustainable” increases to cost of living

Some older people “frightened for the first time in their lives” at costs coming into winter ALONE has launched its full Pre-Budget Submission and has called on Government to urgently take action for older people, saying that repeated increases in the cost of living are unsustainable and the situation is […]
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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 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

ALONE joins with Humans of Dublin to celebrate International Day of Friendship 2022

  International Friendship Day, which takes place on 30 July, is an international day of recognition. This year, ALONE has partnered with Humans of Dublin to share the stories of how friendship from thousands of ALONE volunteers has changed the lives of older people in Ireland.   ALONE are also […]
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July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022

ALONE urges Government to implement changes for older people in Budget 2023 or risk them going hungry this winter

The organisation has outlined its key asks in their pre-budget submission to the Department of Social Protection ahead of Budget 2023: Minimum of €20 increase to the State Pension for this year and 2024 Benchmarking of Living Alone Allowance and increase this year by €20 Expansion of the Fuel Allowance […]
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July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

ALONE encourage public to check in on older neighbours, friends and relatives as temperatures are set to spike

Dublin, 14th July, ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is urging older people to be careful and take necessary precautions as temperatures are set to rise this week, following a high temperature advisory notice from Met Eireann, as daytime high temperatures are set to remain […]
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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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July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

‘Declining home ownership is a clear and present danger of poverty for people.’

Already, more than 1 in 4 social housing applicants are aged 50+, say ALONE Dublin, 6th July 2022: ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has today welcomed the ESRI report into the levels of declining home ownership. The report highlights that future cohorts of retirees […]
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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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June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

Technology Development Manager

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 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

“Increase in elder abuse should result in immediate action”

ALONE calls for introduction of national adult safeguarding legislation on Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022   Dublin, 14th June 2022 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the need for the introduction of national adult safeguarding legislation this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which […]
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April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022

MULTI-MILLION EURO DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAMME FOR OLDER PEOPLE LAUNCHES IN-PERSON TRAINING IN 26 COUNTIES

Vodafone Ireland Foundation with partners Active Retirement Ireland & ALONE launch in-person digital skills training classes for over 65s in Gigabit Hubs and *Public Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) across Ireland Recent Vodafone report reveals just over half (53%) of Irish adults are equipped with basic digital skills and over 65s […]
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