A local care home, Lynde House in East Twickenham, will be opening its doors to a number of people from the community to help tackle loneliness in their local community.

Elderly people who might usually eat alone, are invited to join the residents and teams at the home on a Tuesday and Thursday to enjoy a three course meal.

Diners will be treated to a tasty lunch in the home's dining room Guests will have a chance to have a chat while enjoying their food, and will be able to join in any of the social activities taking place in the home on the day.

The home's Head Chef will be producing a range of dishes to cover varied individual dietary needs and preferences, so diners were able to eat to their fill accompanied with a wide selection of beverages.

Don't Dine Alone. (Photo Credit: Lynd House Care Home).

The 'Don't Dine Alone' initiative was launched by care provider Barchester Healthcare as a way to reach out to isolated or vulnerable members of their local communities.

Barchester Healthcare is also behind Barchester's Charitable Foundation, which is a registered charity that gives grants to older people and other adults with a disability to help combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged in the communities where the Barchester care homes operate.

Alison McIntosh, General Manager at Lynde House said: "Loneliness can be a big problem for elderly people, especially as the weather gets colder. Our doors are always open to new friends of the home."

Lynde House Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Lynde House provides care for 76 residents from respite (short stay) care to long term stays.