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It's normal to feel lonely occasionally. But sometimes, loneliness can start to define our lives and have a significant impact on our wellbeing – especially as we get older. Our information and advice
Hear older people and their befrienders talk about their experiences with loneliness and how Age UK's befriending services have helped.
lonely older people in England. Read more about the research and impact work we carry out about loneliness at Age UK.
We've been proud to be part of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness to shine a powerful spotlight on the millions of lonely people living in our communities.
to refer lonely patients to community activities, as the government announced a new strategy on loneliness.
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facing a winter alone – with the scourge of loneliness waiting to pounce. One of the worst things about modern life is the corrosive effects loneliness has on the lives of older people. In many ways ... life caused by ‘digital this’ and ‘online that’ only makes the problem of loneliness worse. We know that even the briefest chat with a shopkeeper, the check-out person, or the ticket