Older people here using Silver Line more than in UK

Wed, 07 May 2014

Older people here are calling The Silver Line more than in the UK.

The support service believes it doesn't mean there is a crisis here - but simple a message of hope that people have access to the number.

The befriending charity was piloted in the Isle of Man 18-months ago, and went on to become a UK success story after launching in November 2013.

Isle of Man chairman Doug Stewart says it’s down to different sections of the Island working together: