Writing Back is an award-winning letter writing project which pairs students with older residents across the Yorkshire region in order to help tackle loneliness and social isolation.
Loneliness is an issue for many elderly people, especially those with limited mobility; equally, many young people who attend university may experience homesickness or a desire to better connect with others.
Established by Dr Georgina Binnie in 2014, Writing Back aims to shed light on this issue and encourage cross-generational friendships by bringing together individuals from these two different demographics.
