loneliness

18 Sep 2025

‘I don’t feel so alone anymore’

Loneliness can play havoc with your mental wellbeing, so a local charity of volunteers is offering life-changing friendship to those in need. BEfriend provides …

3 Mar 2024

BE a friend

It’s nice to have a friend you can call for a natter, take a stroll with or who just pop round for a cup …

1 Dec 2023

‘No one should feel alone’

Everyone has encountered loneliness at some point in their lives, but it can be an ongoing experience that leaves people feeling isolated and alone. …

17 Dec 2021

Jumpers, songs and art add to Christmas spirit at Solace

“It’s such a joy to be able to spend Christmas together this year,” said a worker at a local mental health service which has …

7 Dec 2020

Finding Solace despite mental health challenges

Facing loneliness and other mental health challenges is always difficult. But this year’s pandemic and lockdowns have made it much harder. Christmas can also …

20 Dec 2019

Silent disco makes a big noise for mental health

A Christmas ‘silent disco’ at a mental health resource centre was not just a fun way to bring together those who are fighting mental …

18 Jul 2016

Loneliness and the ‘invisible disability’

Feelings of loneliness can affect anyone. They can impact mental or physical health, and even your life expectancy. But if you are blind or …

10 Jun 2016

Out of isolation

Loneliness can have a huge impact on a person’s health, which is why Ealing Council has pledged to work with the NHS and other …

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Eat, shop and be safe

Festive gatherings, family meals and other seasonal opportunities for people to feast out might suggest that the borough’s restaurants can expect to do a …

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