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A new adult day care centre has opened to tackle social isolation amongst Lowestoft's elderly residents.

A new adult day care centre has opened to tackle social isolation in Lowestoft.

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Mrs Harmer said: "The group is a fun and positive place for ladies of all ages to talk to one another. "Each day I put up positive posts and we have run competitions and activities for the ladies, we have even created our own merchandise brand. "Mental health has been such a huge talking point during the lockdowns and the group is a lifeline for ladies who are lonely. "So many of the ladies confidence has grown through this group including one of our members Annette who is a bilateral amputee and who said she would not know how to cope without the group."

Mrs Harmer said: "The group is a fun and positive place for ladies of all ages to talk to one another. "Each day I put up positive posts and we have run competitions and activities for the ladies, we have even created our own merchandise brand. "Mental health has been such a huge talking point during the lockdowns and the group is a lifeline for ladies who are lonely. "So many of the ladies confidence has grown through this group including one of our members Annette who is a bilateral amputee and who said she would not know how to cope without the group."