In recent years it has been refreshing to see senior figures from across the health and social care sector recognise the impact that loneliness can have on our mental and physical health, and admit that it is a serious and growing public health issue. In 2014 Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt MP warned that loneliness is…
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Monthly Archives: June 2015
The impact of caring on relationships and loneliness
It’s Carers Week this week – a chance for people, charities and employers alike to raise awareness of the huge contribution that unpaid carers of all ages make to UK society. Buzzfeed have even run a special issue on the topic – interviewing carers and discussing some of the challenges that they face. In May of this…
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