Combatting loneliness

What is loneliness?
Loneliness can be understood as an individual’s personal, subjective sense of lacking desired affection, closeness, and social interaction with others. Loneliness is not the same as social isolation. Although it has a social aspect, loneliness is also defined by an individual’s subjective emotional state.
Understanding the difference between the terms 'Loneliness' and 'Social Isolation'.
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Jo Cox Commission on loneliness : spotlight on older people
A survey reveals that over half (56%) of Gransnet users who are lonely say they have never spoken about their loneliness to anyone.
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How to overcome loneliness
If you feel like you’re on your own, this may help you break through the barriers created by loneliness.
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Caring for someone who is lonely
How to support someone who you think might be suffering from loneliness.
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Feeling lonely?You are not the only one.
Feeling lonely? You are not the only one. The stigma of loneliness and depression. Coping with loneliness in retirement. Feeling lonely in a relationship.
Our services to combat loneliness
Now Susan gets regular visits from volunteers at Age UK. Susan is grateful for her visits and feels happy reliving a real conversation for many days afterwards.
For more information contact us online or call us at 01442 259049.
Publications and guides
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Our Stories #Loneliness
Read Malcolm's and Jane's stories. Connect to our social media on #Loneliness
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When someone dies
When someone dies there are things that have to be done; often at an incredibly difficult time when we feel least able to manage.
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Your Mind Matters
This guide looks at talking about mental health, the common symptoms of mental health problems and what support is available.
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Bereavement
The death of someone close to us can be one of the hardest things we ever have to deal with. This guide is written to help you cope with the range of feelings you may go through during this difficult time.
Depressed? Lonely? #MentalHealth. Watch: How to look after your mental wellbeing in later life. https://t.co/FRdMXh6I6v #MHAW17
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