One in five older people in the UK admits to feelings of loneliness – and this only intensifies at Christmas. What is causing this crisis and how can we combat the sense of isolation?

Volunteer Rebecca Cook brings some Christmas cheer to lonely people

“Christmas is the busiest – and most exciting – time of the year in Cats Protection shops,” reveals Adele Allen, shop manager at the Cats Protection shop in Stone, Staffordshire. “There’s an incredibl

Simple tips to feel less isolated and more cared for during the Christmas season

‘The cultural script for Christmas is loud, but ...

After Sally Burton was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, it was through volunteering that she found purpose again…