Tag Archives: social isolation

One woman’s 53 years of volunteering service

One woman’s 53 years of volunteering service

This week is National Volunteers Week, a chance for us all to thank the thousands of people who volunteer their time to improving the lives of others and to celebrate volunteering in all its diversity ...
Tea, chat and friendship: breaking the silence

Tea, chat and friendship: breaking the silence

As we know, the impact of loneliness and social isolation on older people is a cause for concern. Whilst there are issues out there that need addressing, many charities have been stepping up to the ma ...
Loneliness, the blight on our nation

Loneliness, the blight on our nation

Over the last year The Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness has been compiling its report on how best we can challenge loneliness in our community and society. The commission was set up to carry on the wor ...