New Age UK research reveals a staggering 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Dame Joanna Lumley calls it a 'crisis'. Discover how you can help tackle loneliness this festive season.
Dame Joanna Lumley brands elderly loneliness a 'crisis' as Age UK reveals over a million face Christmas Day alone. Discover the shocking statistics and how to help.
As festive isolation looms, community leaders urge reaching out to neighbours. Discover simple gestures to support the elderly, young families, and build local bonds this Christmas.
Expert advice from the Good Neighbours Network on simple acts of kindness to support your community this festive season, especially the elderly and isolated.
TV star Gail Porter attended the Primrose Hill Christmas Festival dog show, smiling alongside a winning Schnauzer. This comes days after she shared heartfelt posts about feeling lonely and overlooked during the festive season.
Loose Women star Coleen Nolan opens up about feeling her loneliest ever this Christmas as children start their own families. Read her emotional admission.
Loose Women's Coleen Nolan, 60, reveals feeling profound loneliness while decorating for Christmas alone for the first time as her children start their own families.
Discover six evidence-based strategies to combat loneliness and strengthen friendships. From digital tools to meaningful activities, rebuild your social connections today.
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.
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.
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.
An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive documents uncover Steve Wright's secret government collaboration on loneliness strategy before his tragic death, raising questions about project's future.
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
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.
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.
New research reveals Britain's growing loneliness crisis and how community spaces like pubs could provide unexpected relief for mental health struggles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TV presenter Vanessa Feltz opens up about her emotional struggle with loneliness and the painful reason behind her morning anxiety in candid new interview.