Loneliness on rise as study estimates seven million have no close friends
Loneliness is on the rise with more than one in eight adults saying they do not have a close friend – an increase on previous years, according to research. Almost
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Jo Cox commission launched to tackle ‘silent epidemic’ of loneliness
Colleagues of Labour MP Jo Cox, who was murdered in her constituency, are launching a commission in her memory to tackle the “silent epidemic” of loneliness. The cross-party Jo Cox
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Charity warns over poverty and loneliness among over-50s with HIV
More than half of over-50s with HIV are living in poverty, according to a new report. The study, from the Terrence Higgins Trust charity, said 58% of those with the
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Consultation: Inquiry into loneliness and isolation – National Assembly for Wales
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee of the National Assembly for Wales has launched an inquiry into loneliness and isolation. There is evidence that loneliness and isolation can have
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MMU history project looks to ease winter loneliness for older people in Stockport
Academics at Manchester Metropolitan University are working in partnership with Age UK Stockport to help combat loneliness for older people during the festive period and winter months. A recent study
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Project aims to identify elderly left isolated if they experience mental health problems
Scotland’s older generations can be left isolated if they experience mental health problems, according to a new project. Age in Mind is working to identify and reduce the discrimination faced
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Lack of NHS talking therapies failing older people with mental health issues, Age UK
Older people with mental health problems are seen as “second class citizens”, a charity has said. The NHS in England is “failing”older patients with mental health issues such as depression
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Duchess opens unique cafe to tackle elderly isolation and loneliness in North East
The Duchess of Northumberland is offering tattoos and speed dating for the elderly after opening a cafe to help combat loneliness. Situated at The Alnwick Garden, which the Duchess redeveloped
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Engage: Connect, communicate and care on World Suicide Prevention Day
“I have met many parents who have lost a child to suicide,” explains Louis Appleby, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester and Chair of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory
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Services for severe mental ill health positive but more ambition required from providers
A new study by the Mental Welfare Commission found many positive aspects of care and support for people with severe and enduring mental ill health in Scotland who were in
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