Coping with Loneliness ...
Coping with Loneliness
Paul Cann OBE, co-founder of The Campaign to End Loneliness, and Louise Goulden, who set up The Together Project, discuss what coping strategies we can use and how we can support work colleagues, family members and friends.
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The Sliver Line
7th Floor,London ,EC3N2LBThe Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day.
0800 470 8090
Friends of the Elderly
40-42 Ebury Street,London ,SW1W0LZWe have been supporting older people for over 100 years at Friends of the Elderly (FotE). From serving up ‘Penny Dinners’ to WWI veterans, to pioneering innovations in dementia care, supporting older people is at the heart of what we do.
020 7730 8263
Linking Lives UK
PO Box 8279,Reading ,Linking Lives UK exists to empower and equip individuals and churches to significantly impact social isolation and loneliness in local communities.
0300 302 0225
Re-Engage
2 Grosvenor Gardens,London,SW1W0DHOur mission is to empower older people to make new social connections and break out of the cycle of social isolation.
020 7240 0630Open Age aims to empower older people and combat loneliness in London.
020 4516 9978
The Silver Line
Tavis House,London,WC1H9NAThe Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.
0800 4 70 80 90
The Oddfellows
84-186 Deansgate,Manchester ,M3 3WBFor over 200 years the Oddfellows has helped its members forge friendships and offered help in times of need.
0800 028 1810Article
I feel lonely, what can I do?
Advice on managing feelings of loneliness.
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Loneliness in Older People - NHS
These are ways to overcome loneliness, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out.
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7 Tips for Combating Loneliness
We’ve put together seven of our best tips to help you out if you find yourself feeling like you’re on your own.
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The Facts on Loneliness - Campaign to End Loneliness
Loneliness is seen by many as one of the largest health concerns we face. Why? Here are the facts.
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The Psychology of Loneliness
This report by Campaign to End Loneliness UK aims to address the current gap in our understanding of the psychological and emotional aspects of loneliness.
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Loneliness and Isolation - Childline
It’s normal to feel lonely or isolated sometimes. If it feels like these feelings are taking over, we’re here to help.
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The Together Project
The Together Project is a national charity that boosts wellbeing, reduces loneliness and fosters stronger, happier communities by creating joyful intergenerational experiences.
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Campaign to End Loneliness
We’ve been experts in the field of loneliness and connection since 2011.