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Articles 10 February 2025
From feeling lonely to finding community: Janet’s story
After Janet’s husband died in November 2023, she was feeling lonely and isolated, due to grief and her own health…
Articles 21 January 2025
A great story of the supported, supporting others!
SC was referred to us after having a stroke a few years back and had waited a long time for…
Articles 27 July 2022
United in Kind: what is it and how can it benefit Essex residents?
United in Kind (UIK) is a unique Essex movement to tackle social isolation and loneliness through acts of kindness and support - and forms part of the Essex Wellbeing Service.Together with hundreds…
Articles 25 May 2022
How volunteering can help with social isolation and loneliness
In a national survey on volunteer experience, roughly two-thirds agreed that their volunteering had helped them feel less isolated - particularly those…
Articles 9 February 2022
What to do if you’re feeling lonely this Valentine’s Day
Like many annually celebrated events, there can be a split of emotions. For some, it creates an excuse to spend…
Articles 25 January 2022