Kissing it Better

KiB is a healthcare charity and training provider, working to end the isolation of old age by bringing the generations together.

Our 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.

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The Kissing it Better story

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.

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News and Updates

Even Better Impact!

October 2025

Earlier this year, we partnered with Better Impact to improve your KiB volunteering experience. Now we’ve added two bite-size training modules to help you boost your skills and your confidence before joining us in hospitals or care homes.

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New Sign-up for KiB Volunteering

September 2025

Start your KiB volunteering journey today – get started in three simple steps…

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Ending loneliness with KiB Calendars

February 2025

We’ve launched a range of KiB ‘What’s On’ Calendars, each one listing more than 250 local events and activities specially designed for older people (and carers of all ages). You can view and download our calendars by clicking on ‘KiB What’s On Calendars’ at the top right of this page.

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A brief overview of the training provision

We offer a range of teaching and training courses, developed in partnership with Skills for Health.

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Health and Social Care Providers

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Education Providers

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Companies

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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.

Get Involved

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.

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Training

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Volunteer

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Contact us

To get in touch with us call or email Jill Fraser:

Press enquiries

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

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Our funders

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