Loneliness and social isolation

We care about how you feel and this webpage is a place where you can reach out and find help and support if you are feeling lonely or socially isolated.

You will find links to webpages with great resources on them and links to articles and documents that might help. You will also find information about some common ways of tackling loneliness, building connections and reducing social isolation.

Useful online guides to loneliness

Age UK - Your Mind Matters, a downloadable pdf with ideas and tips for emotional wellbeing in later life.

Independent Age - If you’re feeling lonely, a downloadable guide for how to stay connected in older age.

MIND’s Guide to Loneliness - Explains loneliness, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.

When They Get Older - How to help your parents to overcome loneliness with this downloadable guide.

YoungMinds - A guide to help and support when feeling lonely as a younger person

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Loneliness and social isolation

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Useful online guides to loneliness

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