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Isolation and loneliness akin to a chronic long-term condition, GP conference hears

By Ella Pickover11th October 2017News England

GPs need more time to care for the nation’s million older people who are chronically lonely, a leading doctor has said. Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, chairwoman of the Royal College of

March of technology has intensified loneliness felt by elderly people – Joanna Lumley

By The Press Association2nd October 2017News England

Joanna Lumley has said technology in modern life has “intensified” the loneliness felt by elderly people. The actress, 71, said the art of “everyday chit-chat” is at risk of dying

Girlguides launch badge scheme to tackle elderly loneliness and isolation

By Pat Hurst18th September 2017News England

Girlguides in Manchester have launched a UK first with a new badge to tackle loneliness in old people. Youngsters have been visiting homes for the elderly and sheltered housing centres

New survey reveals four-fifths of unpaid carers experience loneliness or social isolation

By Ella Pickover16th August 2017News England

Four in five unpaid carers feel lonely or isolated, a new poll suggests. A survey of more than 7,000 carers across the UK found that 81% have felt lonely or

Carers say reluctance to talk about role is key barrier to inclusion at work and community

By The Press Association16th August 2017News Scotland

More than three-quarters of unpaid carers in Scotland feel lonely or socially isolated, a new survey has found. A total of 83% said they feel that way due to the

Red Cross starts roll out of 49 new services to tackle loneliness and isolation

By Iain MacDonald19th July 2017News England

The British Red Cross has started rolling out brand new services to tackle loneliness & social isolation and is calling for people across the UK to join its teams providing

New service to tackle loneliness and stigma among people with HIV launched in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald20th June 2017News Scotland

Leading HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a brand new, Scotland-wide peer support service, to enable people to live well with HIV. Although advances in medication

Older mental health patients ‘being under-referred’ for talking therapies

By Ella Pickover6th June 2017News England

Many older patients with common mental health problems are not being offered an effective form of treatment, experts have said. The authors of a new study claim that elderly patients

Millions of men suffering ‘silent epidemic’ of loneliness, Jo Cox commission warns

By Isabel Togoh3rd May 2017News England

Millions of men in Britain are suffering from a “silent epidemic” of loneliness, a campaign spearheaded by the late MP Jo Cox has warned. More than one in three men

Increasing numbers of ‘lonely and invisible’ children calling Childline

By Alison Kershaw13th April 2017News England

Thousands of youngsters are feeling lonely and misunderstood, Childline has said. The helpline provided the equivalent of 11 counselling sessions a day in 2016/17, 4,063 in total, to children and

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Isolation and loneliness akin to a chronic long-term condition, GP conference hears

March of technology has intensified loneliness felt by elderly people – Joanna Lumley

Girlguides launch badge scheme to tackle elderly loneliness and isolation

New survey reveals four-fifths of unpaid carers experience loneliness or social isolation

Carers say reluctance to talk about role is key barrier to inclusion at work and community

Red Cross starts roll out of 49 new services to tackle loneliness and isolation

New service to tackle loneliness and stigma among people with HIV launched in Scotland

Older mental health patients ‘being under-referred’ for talking therapies

Millions of men suffering ‘silent epidemic’ of loneliness, Jo Cox commission warns

Increasing numbers of ‘lonely and invisible’ children calling Childline

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Tag: Loneliness

Isolation and loneliness akin to a chronic long-term condition, GP conference hears

March of technology has intensified loneliness felt by elderly people – Joanna Lumley

Girlguides launch badge scheme to tackle elderly loneliness and isolation

New survey reveals four-fifths of unpaid carers experience loneliness or social isolation

Carers say reluctance to talk about role is key barrier to inclusion at work and community

Red Cross starts roll out of 49 new services to tackle loneliness and isolation

New service to tackle loneliness and stigma among people with HIV launched in Scotland

Older mental health patients ‘being under-referred’ for talking therapies

Millions of men suffering ‘silent epidemic’ of loneliness, Jo Cox commission warns

Increasing numbers of ‘lonely and invisible’ children calling Childline