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

Q Dear Hannah, over the holiday season, do you have any suggestions for active fun (aside from walks) that me and my multi-generational family can do together? Hannah says... A I love this idea! As mu

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?

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