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Tablets are remedying later life loneliness in Croydon and beyond

Before COVID-19, Age UK estimated two million over-50s will be lonely by 2026, and the pandemic has turned later life

Age UK Wandsworth gives festive gift baskets to more than 1,000 isolated elderly people this Christmas

Age UK Wandsworth will distribute more than 1,000 festive gift baskets to isolated elderly people in the community this Christmas.

Dance and smile: how virtual social clubs are connecting older and younger neighbours this Christmas

A Lambeth and Southwark charity’s virtual social clubs are bringing together older and younger people this Christmas. The free Zoom

Love, sex and loneliness in the time of Covid-19: dating during the new normal

I thought my therapist was un-shockable—but I finally cracked her. “The government just made it illegal to have sex with

Creative lifeline for UK’s young carers in lockdown

Young carers are embracing the positive impact of creative activities designed to combat increasing levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.

‘I crave social contact’ – How has loneliness in lockdown been affecting young people?

“Loneliness is difficult to explain. It feels like my head is a warzone of emotions. Questioning myself all the time…Why am

Social prescribing service gears up against COVID-19 related anxieties and loneliness

Merton Voluntary Service Council (MVSC) celebrated its third year of social prescribing successes at Wilson Health and Wellbeing Hub on

Wimbledon’s Alexandra pub couple tackle London’s loneliness crisis

Loved-up Wimbledon pub managers Sarah and Mick Dore celebrate their silver wedding anniversary this year as they try to tackle

Mollie’s mission to inspire Gen Z with letters written by old people

A Tooting Broadway resident hopes to bring old and young together with her ‘Letters To Our Grandchildren’ project. Mollie Rawnsley,

Age UK Lambeth’s vintage fair in Brixton will raise money for community events

An exciting vintage fair is coming to Brixton on Saturday to raise funds for Age UK Lambeth social events scheme.

Popular Merton pub opens its doors for new ‘Meet Up Monday’ scheme

A Wimbledon pub is pioneering a new weekly initiative to combat loneliness. The Alexandra, on Wimbledon Hill Road, is hosting

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