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?

The CEO of the Homecare Association, who has extensive experience in the social care, health, housing and technology sectors

Daisy Lindlar knows she’s very lucky. The 32-year-old and her partner are looking forward to spending their first Christmas in their private rented home with labradoodle Gizmo, who is eight months old

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Left to die on Christmas Eve, Grampa deserved so much more