Charity which helps lonely older people appeals for north-east volunteers
A charity working to alleviate loneliness among the older generation is aiming to launch a group in Alford.
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Aberdeen University study aims to tackle loneliness among both young and old
Aberdeen University is aiming to tackle loneliness in a pioneering study.
Inverness church to combat Christmas day loneliness
A church based in Inverness has pledged to tackle the loneliness many would normally experience on Christmas Day.
With such a loving society, why do so many of our girls have mental health problems?
The unhappiness of young girls is a tragedy and a crisis. We have created a social structure which is unduly tough on adolescents, for no obvious purpose. The young were once under pressure to find work, marry or help the family – as these old economic forces die away, so Scotland should reinvent childhood.
Make a friend… You might even save a life
“It is not usually like this in Aberdeen.” That’s what people are telling me.
NHS Grampian and RVS launches new services to help lonely people across north-east
A range of new initiatives to help older people are being developed by Royal Voluntary Service in partnership with NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care partnership.
Share the Cheer: Contact the Elderly wants to tackle New Year blues in north-east
It’s one of the loneliest times of the year for those facing social isolation.
Professor Ewan Gillon: Feeling lonely? You are not alone
We’ve said goodbye to the festive season and most of us are now settling back into our usual routine.
Highland charity bringing old and young together to battle loneliness
A north charity is bringing the area’s teenagers and pensioners together in an effort to combat loneliness in old age.
Share the Cheer: How the whole family can get involved
The generations come together, over tea, cakes and conversation, every time the Irvine family hold a party on behalf of Contact the Elderly (CtE).
A blether to beat loneliness may be just your cup of tea
The Christmas adverts have already appeared on our TV screens, portraying scenes of lively family gatherings and large groups of friends having fun.
Fighting loneliness: How you can make a difference
George Whyte can still remember the moment he set eyes on his wife Nelly, whom he met at a Highland Fling 65 years ago.
New £500,000 fund to tackle loneliness
A one-off £500,000 lifesaving fund is available for organisations tackling the growing problem of loneliness.
Aberdeen people have little contact with pensioners
Nearly half the people living in Aberdeen have little if any contact with older people, a survey has revealed.