Social enterprise houseshare scheme aims to combat loneliness
In a world where we are more connected because of technology and social media, loneliness is more prevalent than ever.
Wednesday, 5th May 2021, 12:19 pm
In Great Britain 2.6 million adults said that they felt lonely ‘often or always’ according to a report from the Office For National Statistics.
Two Generations CIC, is a social enterprise that aims to relieve people from loneliness.
It is a homeshare model that pairs an older person who has a spare room with a younger person who can offer companionship and physical help with certain household tasks such as laundry and food shopping.
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Covid-19: No early indoor reopening for pubs and loneliness fears after lockdown
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1. Hospitality bosses lose battle over indoor opening
Hospitality bosses have lost a High Court bid to get indoor dining reopened sooner in England, meaning 17 May remains the prospective date from which pubs, cafes and restaurants will be able to serve indoors. Wales is following a similar timescale, with hospitality in Northern Ireland scheduled to reopen a week later. Venues in Scotland are already allowed to open indoors until 20:00 - but alcohol can only be served to those outside.
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2. Disposable masks pose pollutants risk, study says
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Health bosses have said it’s “ok to take small steps” if you’re anxious about heading out after lockdown restrictions are lifted.
The Campaign to End Loneliness has also warned that those particularly affected by lockdown and left feeling lonely could be left behind.
A recent ONS study between October 2020 to February 2021 put North and North East Lincolnshire among the places with the highest rates of reported loneliness.
It showed more than one million extra people nationally were reporting they were lonely either “always” or “often” compared to spring.
North Lincolnshire had the fifth highest proportion of people in the country (16%) who said they felt lonely, behind Middlesborough (fourth – 16.65%), Corby (third – 17.12%), Blackburn with Darwen (second – 17.90%) and Wycombe (first – 18.52%).
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By Alex Moss & Rob England
BBC News
image captionLoneliness levels are rising across the UK, according to recent research
People affected by feelings of loneliness and isolation as a result of lockdowns could find it difficult to re-integrate as the country unlocks, campaigners have warned.
Official figures show high rates of loneliness in recent months compared with those recorded last spring.
Those particularly affected by a lack of social contact could find themselves left behind and stuck as restrictions ease, the Campaign to End Loneliness said.
BBC News spoke to people taking their first steps towards normality after the latest lockdown.