Loneliness

Better internet connection speeds could counteract loneliness, experts behind the research said (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Young Scots in rural areas more lonely than elderly neighbours, research finds

January 15, 2021

People should not be afraid to ask for help, charities say (PA)

Take it one day at a time to tackle lonely Covid Christmas, charities say

December 22, 2020

(Mary Beggs-Reid)

Boris Johnson to speak to campaigner spreading bell-ringing ‘message of hope’

December 22, 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall encouraged people to phone those who may be isolated over the festive period (Chris Jackson/PA)

Duchess of Cornwall urges public to support isolated people over Christmas

December 19, 2020

Shaun Blagdon of Ella Street, Hull, who has been named Co-op Neighbour of the Year (Sean Spencer/Co-op/PA)

Neighbourliness waning as pandemic fatigue sets in – survey

December 8, 2020

Callers to the helpline were worried about feeling lonely over Christmas (Samaritans/PA)

Callers worried about being lonely this Christmas, says Samaritans Scotland

December 1, 2020

Loneliness is becoming a huge issue in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

News special: Experts report a surge in mental health problems and demand loneliness is put at heart of Covid recovery

November 29, 2020

The Duchess of Cambridge (Kensington Palace/PA)

Parental loneliness ‘rocketed’ during coronavirus pandemic

November 27, 2020

A badge which reads ‘Happy to chat’ that Asda delivery drivers can wear on their uniforms to help combat loneliness (Asda)

Asda delivery drivers combat customers’ loneliness with ‘happy to chat’ badge

November 25, 2020

An elderly woman holding a cup of tea at home (Peter Byrne/PA)

Almost two million older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas – study

November 24, 2020

(Yui Mok/PA)

Older people’s health and wellbeing hit by social distancing, say researchers

November 9, 2020