Social media is contributing to a growing number of young people struggling with loneliness, a charity has said. The latest figures from Childline show that the NSPCC-supported service delivered 4,636
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Twenty million pounds is to be pumped into projects that tackle the “profound and devastating impact” of loneliness, Theresa May has said. The funding for community projects and charities that
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A new kind of prescription is being employed by one group of GP practices in Swansea and it’s proving popular with local residents. The Cwmtawe cluster of GP surgeries is
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An elderly widower who was diagnosed with dementia after his wife was hit by a car said discovering the latest technology has given him a new lease of life. David
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Family doctors should be able to access a Wikipedia-style information page so they can refer patients to social activities to help combat loneliness, a leading doctor has said. Meanwhile, there
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A senior paramedic’s innovative idea has reduced A&E visits from “frequent callers” by up to 90% in her area and is now being rolled out across the country. Frequent callers
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Four out of five young mothers feel lonely after having a baby and meet their friends less often, a new study shows. Research by the Co-op found that many mothers
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Events to commemorate the life of murdered MP Jo Cox are to be expanded in Scotland this year with more support from the Scottish Government and local councils. Mrs Cox’s
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New research from the National Autistic Society suggests that autistic people are among the most isolated and lonely in the UK. The charity compared their new survey of almost 900
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One in 20 adults in England feel lonely often or all of the time, official analysis shows. Those in their late teens and early 20s were significantly more likely to
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