Isolation – Page 5 – Care Appointments

Samaritans urge men to seek support as lockdown survey finds 42% have been negatively affected

By Ella Pickover, Reporter11th August 2020News England

Social restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic have affected men’s mental health, a leading charity has said. Samaritans said that two in five men believe their mental health has been

Young women most likely to have experienced mental health problems during lockdown

By Jemma Crew, Reporter7th August 2020News England

Young women are the most likely to have experienced high levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a study spanning four generations. Researchers from University

Gardening and ballroom dancing prescribed to tackle loneliness fuelled by coronavirus crisis

By Jemma Crew, Reporter5th August 2020News England

People will be advised to take a twirl or pick up the gardening gloves in a bid to combat loneliness and isolation fuelled by the coronavirus crisis. The NHS is

Call for NHS to allow families see young people with learning disabilities amid isolation concerns

By Jemma Crew, Reporter12th June 2020News England

The NHS must instruct mental health hospitals to let families visit young people with learning disabilities and autism, amid concerns their conditions are worsening due to isolation, a report said.

Older people urged to act to protect their emotional wellbeing during lockdown

By Ella Pickover, Reporter19th May 2020News England

Over 70s have been urged to take “simple steps” to safeguard their emotional wellbeing during lockdown. Age UK said that the sudden changes to the livelihoods of older people have

Charities urge supermarkets to prioritise support for ‘extremely vulnerable’ people

By Catherine Wylie, Reporter9th April 2020News England

Charities representing vulnerable people have written to supermarkets urging them to support those who are unable to leave their home during the coronavirus crisis. The charities – Blood Cancer UK,

Charity that combats loneliness sees 20-fold rise in volunteers coming forward during lockdown

By Jemma Crew, Reporter8th April 2020News England

A charity that combats social isolation and loneliness has seen around a 20-fold increase in people expressing an interest in volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic. Some 684 people registered interest

Mental health charity warns of looming crisis from prolonged isolation and loneliness

By Jemma Crew, Reporter19th March 2020News England

A charity has warned that the coronavirus outbreak could spark a mental health crisis, with people deteriorating during months of isolation. Increasing numbers of people are calling the helpline provided

Older People’s Commissioner calls for focus on mental health of elderly during Covid-19 isolation

By David Young, Reporter17th March 2020News Northern Ireland

The mental health of older people asked to limit human contact during the coronavirus outbreak must be a key focus, Stormont has been told. Older People’s Commissioner Eddie Lynch (pictured)

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home – Scotland’s national clinical director

By Laura Paterson, Reporter16th March 2020News Scotland

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home, Scotland’s national clinical director has said. Professor Jason Leitch (pictured) said this group will be asked to

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Samaritans urge men to seek support as lockdown survey finds 42% have been negatively affected

Young women most likely to have experienced mental health problems during lockdown

Gardening and ballroom dancing prescribed to tackle loneliness fuelled by coronavirus crisis

Call for NHS to allow families see young people with learning disabilities amid isolation concerns

Older people urged to act to protect their emotional wellbeing during lockdown

Charities urge supermarkets to prioritise support for ‘extremely vulnerable’ people

Charity that combats loneliness sees 20-fold rise in volunteers coming forward during lockdown

Mental health charity warns of looming crisis from prolonged isolation and loneliness

Older People’s Commissioner calls for focus on mental health of elderly during Covid-19 isolation

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home – Scotland’s national clinical director

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Tag: Isolation

Samaritans urge men to seek support as lockdown survey finds 42% have been negatively affected

Young women most likely to have experienced mental health problems during lockdown

Gardening and ballroom dancing prescribed to tackle loneliness fuelled by coronavirus crisis

Call for NHS to allow families see young people with learning disabilities amid isolation concerns

Older people urged to act to protect their emotional wellbeing during lockdown

Charities urge supermarkets to prioritise support for ‘extremely vulnerable’ people

Charity that combats loneliness sees 20-fold rise in volunteers coming forward during lockdown

Mental health charity warns of looming crisis from prolonged isolation and loneliness

Older People’s Commissioner calls for focus on mental health of elderly during Covid-19 isolation

Elderly people in the UK will not be asked to stay at home – Scotland’s national clinical director