Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan has connected with a Portsmouth veteran as part of The News and Age UK Portsmouth’s ‘Christmas Calls’ campaign, designed to combat loneliness for elderly people in the city this festive season.
The campaign pairs up each participant with someone from the Portsmouth area who may be facing Christmas Day and the festive season alone.
Stephen spoke to Linda, a 75-year-old Women’s Royal Air Force veteran, who has lived in Portsmouth for 21 years.
They discussed her RAF service, and how she subsequently moved to the city to be closer to family.
Stephen Morgan MP said:
“Loneliness and isolation will sadly be much more common for many of us this Christmas as we endure renewed coronavirus restrictions. But this fantastic campaign has allowed me to connect with Linda and rekindle the spirit of kindness and friendship that characterises the season.
“As a former trustee of Age UK Portsmouth I know just how valuable their work is to communities, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.
“I am proud to have taken part in The News and Age UK Portsmouth’s fantastic campaign to combat loneliness within our community.
I hope many will continue to stay part of the scheme beyond this period too.”
