The research makes clear that loneliness harms our health. Loneliness and social isolation are harmful to our health: research shows that lacking social connections is as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Over half (51 per cent) of all people ages 75 and over live alone. Loneliness in older age has significant…
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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Cancer, ill health and loneliness
“One in four people diagnosed with cancer in the UK will lack support from family or friends during their treatment and recovery – that represents more than 70,000 people each year.” This is the headline statistic from a new report by Macmillan Cancer Support, who surveyed more than 1,700 recently diagnosed cancer patients and 150…
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The Campaign to End Loneliness turns two!
The first of February marks the two year anniversary of the Campaign to End Loneliness. So to celebrate our birthday, we’ve taken a look back at the last 12 month’s main activities and achievements. Why not share your highlights from 2012 in the comments section below? February We published our first guide of the year…
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