Alison’s Home Help and Companionship

19/06/2026

24/05/2026

Hi everyone! 💛

We’d love your feedback and ideas!

We’re thinking about creating something fun that people right across the UK can take part in to celebrate and raise awareness of the Chatty Cafe Scheme.

Imagine maybe a week dedicated to all things chatty, bringing people together, encouraging conversation, educating venues / volunteers and spreading the word about what we do.

Some ideas could be:
💛 Wear yellow to show your support
🍰 Bring yellow cakes or treats to your Chatty venue
☕ Host extra chats and activities
💸 Possible fundraising opportunities
📸 Share photos and stories from your local groups
🗣 Encourage others to start conversations

But this is about all of us, and we’d love to hear your ideas too!

What would you like to see happen? Big ideas, small ideas — let’s get the whole country chatting! 💬🇬🇧

22/05/2026

Loneliness begins to lose its power the moment we reach out 💛

A conversation.
A smile.
A simple “how are you?”

These small moments can change someone’s entire day.

At the Chatty Cafe Scheme, we see every single day how connection helps people feel seen, valued and included again. Friendships are formed, confidence grows, and strangers become familiar faces around the table ☕🗣️

Loneliness isn’t always about being alone — sometimes it’s about feeling disconnected.

That’s why creating welcoming spaces, embracing others and simply taking time to chat matters so much.

Together, through kindness, conversation and community, we really can help defeat loneliness across the UK 💛

17/04/2026

I’ll try this out ❤️

11/04/2026

🧠 Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

🧠 Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a type of dementia that often begins with changes in behavior, personality, or language rather than memory.
It affects the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes shaping how a person acts, speaks, and connects with others.

A Note for Caregivers
FTD behaviors are neurological, not intentional. Your steadiness, structure, and compassion make an enormous difference. Seek support early, protect your well being, and remember—connection is still possible, even as communication changes.