Loneliness29 Apr 2026'I didn't expect the loneliness to go away so quickly'Pat Dunn started a Facebook group for senior women wanting to share living space, after her husband died.29 Apr 202626 Apr 2026Empty Chairs loneliness project launches in JerseyThe anti-loneliness initiative encourages strangers to talk to each other in pubs and cafes.26 Apr 202619 Apr 2026'Many would feel lost without our Good Neighbours group'Embsay and Eastby Good Neighbours celebrated its 10th year of tackling loneliness in the community.19 Apr 202618 Apr 2026New friendships made at cafe tackling lonelinessStaff say the free weekly event it is strengthening community spirit.18 Apr 20269 Apr 2026The group helping young people connect in personYoung adults in Bath, Bristol, London and Cardiff are turning to new ways of making friends.9 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.3 Apr 20261 Feb 2026'The loneliness of village life made me a recluse'Liliyana Goodier says she felt cut off due to poor transport links and a lack of people her own age.1 Feb 202628 Jan 2026The hub beating loneliness where 'everyone's happy'The local community hub focuses on helping people combat loneliness.28 Jan 202619 Jan 2026'I write letters to strangers to combat loneliness'Michael Helps, who set up a letter writing service, wants strangers to feel they're not alone. 19 Jan 2026...