Our Campaign Manager for England, Andy Nazer, originally wrote this blog back in April, at the height of the lockdown. A lot has happened since then, so to mark Grief Awareness Week, he’s updated his blog to reflect on how the festive season will be a little different this year. In February 2019, Angelica, my…
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Monthly Archives: April 2020
Tackling loneliness and protecting social connection through Coronavirus and beyond
In the light of the Coronavirus emergency it feels like an understanding of the importance of connection and the need to tackle loneliness has never been higher. But in a world of lockdown, social distancing and shielding, there are no easy answers for what can be done. However, this problem isn’t new for organisations that…
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What to do if you’re feeling lonely during self-isolation
For many older people, loneliness and isolation will be a big issue during the Coronavirus lockdown. In this blog, our Research and Policy Manager, Dr Kellie Payne, looks at how to spot feelings and symptoms of loneliness, and what can be done about them. There has been a lot of focus on the impact social…
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