Loneliness

Volunteer Sarah Green, 42, and Sheila Ramsden, 80, became close after meeing via b:friend.

The group - which brings men together to combat loneliness - wants to secure its long-term future.

Volunteer Bethany Victory says it gives her "so much joy" to provide an older person with company.

Maureen Treharne is described by health staff as "one of the most kind-hearted and caring people".

Soul Trail Wellbeing aims to reconnect people from ethnic minority backgrounds to the great outdoors.

The Phoenix group in Ipswich provide a community for people looking for a friendly face

A support group has been uniting lonely people in Shrewsbury.