A new “social prescribing” service to help tackle loneliness and isolation among the over 65s in four areas of Kent has been launched by KCC.
A rise in people feeling lonely and socially isolated has led to community endeavours to get people talking; schemes such as ‘Happy to Chat’ benches
A scheme that aims to tackle loneliness in the Braintree District is celebrating the addition of a new venue in Great Bardfield. Meet up Mondays,
It’s easy to think that living in a place where your surrounded by other people, you would naturally make friends, build relationships and never feel
A bench in Braintree has become a Chat a While Bench to encourage residents to speak to each other in an effort to combat loneliness.
Kent County Council’s (KCC) Scrutiny Committee has established a Loneliness and Social Isolation Select Committee to identify ways it can support the county’s older residents.
Loneliness is on the rise, particularly among the elderly, and the effects can be devastating. It’s Loneliness Awareness Week and we want to highlight as
