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Hero launches charity to end child hospital loneliness
Pride of Britain winner Jamie McDonald launches Ward Buddies, a children's charity tackling loneliness in hospitals. The initiative provides companionship for young patients when families can't be there.
Gail Porter shares heartbreaking loneliness confession
TV star Gail Porter reveals her festive loneliness in emotional Instagram posts after a series of disappointments, prompting an outpouring of support from followers and friends.
Making Friends in Your 30s: A Practical Guide
Discover how one woman defied statistics and built meaningful friendships in her 30s using apps and real-life connections. Learn practical tips to overcome adult loneliness.
Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
Gen Z brings back communal dining despite loneliness
Discover why Britain's loneliest generation is embracing communal dining tables and supper clubs. Learn how Gen Z is creating new social spaces beyond smartphones and traditional pubs.
Childhood loneliness raises dementia risk by 41%
New research reveals that feeling lonely in childhood is strongly linked to accelerated cognitive decline and a significantly higher risk of dementia later in life. Discover the long-term impact on brain health.
Navigating homesickness when living overseas
A woman grapples with severe homesickness after years abroad, torn between her idyllic home life and the painful longing for family. Expert advice urges decisive action.
Dick Van Dyke on loneliness and feeling 'diminished'
Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke, 99, opens up about the profound loneliness of outliving his friends and feeling 'physically and socially diminished' in a candid new diary. Discover his secret to joy.
8 Ways to Stay Social After Retirement
Discover 8 proven strategies to combat loneliness and build a strong support system in retirement. Boost your wellbeing and find a new sense of purpose today.
Modern Friendship: Why Less Contact Creates Stronger Bonds
Discover the counterintuitive approach to forming meaningful friendships in today's fast-paced world. Learn why putting out strong vibes then stepping back might be the key to lasting connections.
Steve Wright's secret government project revealed in budget
Exclusive documents uncover Steve Wright's secret government collaboration on loneliness strategy before his tragic death, raising questions about project's future.
Single-Person Households Set to Surge 20% in Britain
New research reveals Britain is becoming a nation of solo dwellers, with single-person households projected to increase by nearly one-fifth, raising concerns about loneliness and housing demands.
Pete Wicks: 'I'm sad, lonely and depressed'
The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks opens up about his mental health struggles, revealing the emotional turmoil behind his public persona and the reality of feeling isolated despite his fame.
Britain's Loneliness Epidemic: The Pub Solution
New research reveals Britain's growing loneliness crisis and how community spaces like pubs could provide unexpected relief for mental health struggles.
Surf club's radical plan to combat male loneliness
An iconic Australian surf club is pioneering a radical approach to tackle the growing epidemic of male isolation through traditional male spaces and mentorship programmes.
Harvey's heartbreaking plea: 'Why can't I have a friend?'
A mother's emotional account of her 11-year-old son Harvey's desperate search for friendship and the heartbreaking reality of childhood isolation affecting many families across the UK.
Poland's loneliness epidemic fuels birth rate collapse
As Poland's birth rate plummets to unprecedented lows, new research reveals a surprising culprit: a devastating loneliness epidemic that government financial incentives cannot solve.
Strong Social Life Could Be Key to Reducing Frailty in Ageing
Groundbreaking research reveals that maintaining an active social life as you age significantly reduces frailty risk, offering a powerful, non-medical approach to healthy ageing.
Vinnie Jones saves man's life in mental health crisis
Former football hardman turned actor Vinnie Jones shares extraordinary story of roadside rescue and his new mission to combat rural loneliness in upcoming TV series.
Vanessa Feltz reveals heartbreaking morning struggle
TV presenter Vanessa Feltz opens up about her emotional struggle with loneliness and the painful reason behind her morning anxiety in candid new interview.
Youth club cuts fuel Britain's social division crisis
New analysis reveals how the systematic dismantling of youth services across Britain has created a generation gap, deepened social divides and left young people increasingly isolated.
Christine McGuinness on loneliness after Paddy divorce
Former model Christine McGuinness reveals the emotional challenges of single life following her divorce from TV host Paddy McGuinness in this candid interview about loneliness and new beginnings.
Meghan Markle Opens Up About Loneliness Epidemic
The Duchess of Sussex reveals her personal struggle with isolation in candid discussion about mental health challenges in today's connected world.
The Science of Making Friends: A Grown-Up's Guide
Discover practical, evidence-based techniques to overcome friendship barriers and cultivate meaningful connections at any stage of life, from initiating conversations to maintaining bonds.
Cat charity staff become mental health supporters
Cats Protection reveals its helpline staff are increasingly providing emotional support to lonely and distressed callers across England and Wales in moving new report.
How Family Distance Makes Elderly Patients Sicker Longer
New research reveals why children of elderly patients often avoid hospitals, creating a vicious cycle of loneliness that slows recovery and increases NHS costs.
Dickie Bird's Agonising Regret Over His Late Mother
Iconic cricket umpire Dickie Bird opens up about his profound loneliness and the one agonising regret that haunts him in his later years.
AFL Star's Heartbreaking Mental Health Confession
Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith opens up about his profound mental health struggles during a 'dark' period, revealing his emotional journey just days before the AFL Grand Final.
Richard Osman: UK Loneliness Epidemic Is a 'Silent Killer'
TV presenter Richard Osman issues a powerful warning about the UK's loneliness crisis, revealing his mother's own heartbreaking struggle and calling for urgent national action.
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