Combatting loneliness
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Age UK
Information on how older people can combat loneliness
Age UK provides bespoke information, advice and guidance for older people who are feeling alone.
Get2gether
Online social events and training for adults with disabilities
Runs free, online social events for adults across the UK with disabilities. In-person events available in Edinburgh. They also run life skills training including relationships and sexual wellbeing.
Mind
Online community forum
A free, welcoming online community where you can listen, share and be heard.
Mind
Tips and suggestions for managing feelings of loneliness
Practical tips to help manage feelings of loneliness, and places you can go for support.
calmmoment
How to cope with Christmas loneliness podcast
Podcast addressing how Christmas isn’t a happy time for everyone. Find information on how to make it less lonely in this podcast.
NHS
NHS guidance – loneliness in older people
Online resource with links to additional support available 24/7 via the internet.
Campaign to End Loneliness
Support and resources to overcome loneliness
Information and support for everyone to work together to end loneliness and isolation.
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Advice for lonely people
Most people who feel lonely want to increase the quality or quantity of contact with other people. Provides some suggestions to tackle feelings of loneliness.
The Silver Line
Silverline helpline for older people
The Silver Line is a free confidential helpline providing information friendship and advice to older people open 24 hours a day every day of the year.