Although the lockdown has been a culture shock for all of us, those who must self-isolate and who live alone have been particularly hard hit. Not everyone has access to…
Thanks to 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans is there 24/7 to offer a listening ear to anyone who is feeling lonely, isolated, anxious or unable to cope. This pandemic has demonstrated that…
Loss of routine and prolonged isolation can have a huge impact on those living with dementia, so keeping active and staying socially connected is vital to maintaining their wellbeing and…
With 11,500 branches across the UK, Post Office is an incredibly diverse network and our Postmasters and their teams have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic with an incredible community spirit;…
Lockdown has been a challenge for most of us. But for older people at risk of isolation and loneliness, it has presented even greater challenges. Tech has been a great…
This morning I spoke to my new telephone friend. Joan has just turned 86 and is living with dementia. At the start of the call Joan was low and tearful,…
We are living through challenging times, but we are also witnessing many extraordinary acts of generosity, as people reach out to those who need help the most. We at Vodafone…
New public campaign launched by Culture Secretary to get people talking openly about loneliness Oliver Dowden announces loneliness to be a priority category of £750 million charity funding package Guaranteed…
It didn’t take us long to realise we were needed now more than ever At Cambridge Community Arts, our charitable purpose is social inclusion with a focus on people who…
To mark Student Volunteering Week, we talk to Charli Clement, 19, from Birmingham, who found the answer to her teenage isolation and lack of confidence in becoming a Scout Leader.…