Kissing it Better

News and updates

The Serious Side of Comedy Drama

October 2024

Dementia researchers at the University of Swansea are working with us to unpack the power of our unique Comedy Script Reading Clubs in care homes and older people’s community groups. Scientists think that taking part in fun and challenging sessions like this may help fend off cognitive decline.

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Hooray for our Funders!

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.

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The Value of Work Experience

June 2024

This June, KiB gave would-be medics the chance to take part in a unique work-experience day. Eight students spent a day at Warwick hospital, meeting patients, sharing stories, and learning from healthcare professionals.

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Spreading Intergenerational Joy!

March 2024

Primary school children across the country are joining our drive to help older people feel happier and more connected to their community. Thousands of 4-11 year olds have now taken part in our ‘When Great Granny Came to Stay’ workshops, learning how to share stories and bring joy into the lives of people who grew up in very different times.

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KiB Volunteering Programme

November 2022

Kissing it Better’s unique scheme lets you gain valuable volunteering experience – perfect for your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award & UCAS statement. Taking part in our programme will also boost your CV and enhance your understanding of the challenges of healthcare, especially linked to the care of older people.

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KiB Comedy Drama on Zoom

August 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve been running Zoom comedy drama groups for older people. What started as a simple idea to lift lockdown loneliness has turned into an ongoing programme that gives older people the chance to learn new skills and meet new friends … all from the comfort of their own home.

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The Kissing it Better Volunteer Programme

February 2022

Kissing it Better’s unique scheme lets you gain valuable volunteering experience remotely – and when rules allow, face-to-face – perfect for your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award & UCAS statement. Taking part in our programme will also boost your CV and enhance your understanding of the challenges of healthcare, especially linked to the care of older people.

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A Very Arty New Year!

January 2022

Children’s art can make you marvel, make you laugh and make your day. Now that joy is lighting up a ward at Warwick Hospital, thanks to local schoolchildren.

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Happy Old Year – Highlights of 2021

January 2022

Happy New Year, Kibbers! Before we launch headlong into the new one, let’s take a moment to look back at just some of the highlights of 2021. In no particular order, here are some of the things that made us smile last year.

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What we did during lockdown

August 2021

Since the very first lockdown, we’ve been working hard to make sure that our students could still make a difference to the lives of isolated older people. It’s been a huge challenge, but we’ve learned a lot. Now we’ve made a short film looking back at what we did and how we did it. Thanks to the thousands of young people who who joined in – this film is dedicated to you.

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