Kissing it BetterOur imaginative healthcare projects make an immediate and lasting difference to the lives of older people. Our teaching and training programmes make our expertise available to everyone.
We started KiB in 2009 as a way of sharing hundreds of simple but powerful ideas that make a world of difference to older, vulnerable people in hospitals, care homes and the community.
October 2024
Britain is facing a crisis of loneliness – and young people are hardest hit. According to the independent think tank The Centre for Social Justice, almost three-quarters of 18-24 year-olds feel lonely and isolated. Meanwhile, Age UK reports that over a million older people go for more than a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member. It’s our mission to bring all these lonely people together.
October 2024
For the past year, we’ve been running Comedy Script Reading Clubs in care homes and older people’s community groups – now researchers from the University of Swansea are working with us to unpack the power of this unique programme. Scientists think that taking part in these fun and challenging sessions may help fend off dementia and cognitive decline.
July 2024
Our intergenerational projects would not be possible without the generosity and support of our brilliant funders. This summer, we’ve made some new funding friends, and renewed our partnership with some old and very valued ones.
We offer a range of teaching and training courses, developed in partnership with Skills for Health.
KiB is committed to safeguarding and protecting every person we work with – young and old – and we expect all staff, associates, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
KiB is a dynamic organisation and we’d like to work with you. There are many ways to get involved, from becoming a volunteer, to signing up for one of our courses. Everyone we inspire can make a difference – together, we can help make life better for older people everywhere.
Our award-winning intergenerational work has attracted national and international press coverage. Click ‘find out more’ for highlights of print, TV and radio coverage. If you’d like to arrange an interview, contact Jill Fraser 07831 136152
