loneliness

How To Tell If You Or A Loved One Is Lonely – 'It Is Deeply Personal But Universal'

"Like hunger or thirst it is our body’s way of telling us that we need connection."
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These People Are Easing The Burden On Ambulances By Doing Exercise With The Elderly

The number of local 999 calls from elderly people falling has been reduced by almost half.
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Those Of Us Lonely In London Are Almost A City In Ourselves

Loneliness can often feel like British weather. Suddenly the clouds disperse and you have a long unexpected heatwave of joy, of feeling included. Other days it starts raining with no warning.
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Loneliness Is So Much More Than An Age-Old Issue

Our unease and unwillingness to talk serves only to deepen our isolation
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This NCT Group Meet At A Care Home To Help Tackle Elderly Loneliness

'My daughter loves coming and looks out for her special friends.'
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Costa Fights Loneliness By Encouraging Strangers To Share A Table

It is the first UK chain to roll out a scheme tackling the issue.
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For Many Across Britain, Summer Is A Time Of Loneliness Rather Than Celebration

Summer can be a time where the heavy feeling of loneliness creeps in - and it's not a uniquely later life problem
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The High Price Of Loneliness

Any mental health problem can affect anyone of any age regardless of their personality or how they appear on the outside
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Behind Britain's Loneliness Problem: People Share Why They Feel Isolated

'Loneliness is one of the major causes of misery in our society.'
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Government Cuts To Services Could Be Scrutinised By A 'Loneliness Test'

The world's first Loneliness Minister wants to stop people being cut off from contact with others.
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