A study commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has highlighted that more than half of adults consider themselves to be ‘lonely’ because they are too busy or shy to socialise with others. Continue reading Make friends through plants at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Helping homeless and lonely people over the festive period Continue reading Library to open on Christmas Day
One of Edinburgh’s leading care and support providers, Social Care Alba are working hard to address the public health crisis of loneliness this festive season by ensuring that all of their service users receive as much support as possible as well as a visit from their carer on Christmas Day. Continue reading Lonely this Christmas
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Companionship is key to a healthy life but more needs to be done to reduce loneliness amongst the elderly in Edinburgh, according to research carried out by a home care provider. Continue reading Local care company urging public to help combat loneliness
The importance of embedding a national isolation strategy across all areas of government is key to alleviating loneliness in Scotland, says Contact the Elderly’s head of service in Scotland, Morna O’May (above). Continue reading National Isolation Strategy ‘key to combating loneliness’
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New research from charity Age Scotland has revealed a shocking communications gap between the young and old in Scotland, as they launch a new campaign to combat loneliness in the over 65s. Continue reading Scots prefer spending time on social media than with their older relatives
As Loneliness Awareness Week begins today, a new campaign launched by UK Government Loneliness Minister Mims Davies is helping to tackle the stigma of loneliness and encourage people to speak out. Continue reading UK Government launches ‘Let’s Talk Loneliness’ campaign
Food redistribution charity FareShare Central and South East, in partnership with Cyrenians, is seeking new charities and community groups across the city that could benefit from fresh, in-date surplus food. Continue reading Edinburgh charity seeks local projects solving loneliness with food
