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Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

By Sally Wardle12th February 2019News England

Elderly patients with depression should be given better access to therapy and community activities instead of antidepressants, researchers have said. Up to 9.3% of adults over the age of 75

Generations must communicate to help tackle loneliness, minister says

By The Press Association31st January 2019News Scotland

Conversations between the younger and older generations will be crucial in tackling the stigma around social isolation and loneliness, an MSP has said. Minister for older people and equalities Christina

Engage: Alex George shares experiences of loneliness to launch Samaritans campaign

By Laura Harding21st January 2019Engage

Love Island star Dr Alex George has spoken about his experiences of loneliness to encourage people to listen to those who might be in need. The A&E doctor is backing

Scottish Tories call for national strategy to combat loneliness before end of year

By The Press Association18th December 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

The Scottish Conservatives have called on ministers to deliver on a pledge to publish a national strategy to combat loneliness by the end of the year. The government vowed to

Older people living alone 50% more likely to visit A&E departments and GP services

By Jamie Harris13th December 201823rd December 2018News England

Older people are 50% more likely to visit A&E if they live alone than if they live with someone else, a study has found. One in five people aged 65

Westminster Council given £10,000 donation to tackle homelessness and loneliness

By Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe12th December 201823rd December 2018News England

A £10,000 donation has been given to Westminster City Council as part of a new scheme to combat loneliness, help rough sleepers and provide training for young people. The donation

Engage: Mumford and Sons bassist creates exhibition to show loneliness of MS

By Jennifer Cockerell3rd December 201823rd December 2018Engage

Mumford and Sons bassist Ted Dwane has spoken of the loneliness of suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) after being inspired to help create an exhibition on the subject by his

Dame Judi Dench backs campaign to support elderly with no-one to turn to

By Ella Pickover7th November 201823rd December 2018News England

Millions of pensioners feel they have no-one to turn to for help and support, a charity has warned. Age UK estimates that 2.65 million people over the age of 65

PM confirms plans for GPs to use ‘social prescribing’ to tackle loneliness

By Jennifer McKiernan15th October 2018News England

GPs will be able to refer people to social activities for loneliness, Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed. Instead of prescribing pills, doctors will be encouraged to use “social prescribing”

One in 10 children ‘have no one to talk to when feeling worried of sad’

By Nina Massey10th October 2018News England

One in 10 children (11%) say they have no one to talk to, or would not talk to anyone in school if they felt worried or sad, a survey has

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Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

Generations must communicate to help tackle loneliness, minister says

Engage: Alex George shares experiences of loneliness to launch Samaritans campaign

Scottish Tories call for national strategy to combat loneliness before end of year

Older people living alone 50% more likely to visit A&E departments and GP services

Westminster Council given £10,000 donation to tackle homelessness and loneliness

Engage: Mumford and Sons bassist creates exhibition to show loneliness of MS

Dame Judi Dench backs campaign to support elderly with no-one to turn to

PM confirms plans for GPs to use ‘social prescribing’ to tackle loneliness

One in 10 children ‘have no one to talk to when feeling worried of sad’

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Tag: Isolation

Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

Generations must communicate to help tackle loneliness, minister says

Engage: Alex George shares experiences of loneliness to launch Samaritans campaign

Scottish Tories call for national strategy to combat loneliness before end of year

Older people living alone 50% more likely to visit A&E departments and GP services

Westminster Council given £10,000 donation to tackle homelessness and loneliness

Engage: Mumford and Sons bassist creates exhibition to show loneliness of MS

Dame Judi Dench backs campaign to support elderly with no-one to turn to

PM confirms plans for GPs to use ‘social prescribing’ to tackle loneliness

One in 10 children ‘have no one to talk to when feeling worried of sad’