QU560 - Intergenerational Befriending Service

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of an intergenerational befriending service to reduce social isolation for older people. The provider will be required to deliver an intergenerational befriending service, that aims to reduce social isolation for older adults (65+) in Birmingham with support to connect them with younger project participants (aged 18 to 25). It is widely recognised that social isolation is associated with poorer health outcomes and has increased in prevalence during the Covid-19 pand...