loneliness

17th November 2022 | By Jessica Smith

Entrepreneurs create social media app to encourage in-person socialising and tackle loneliness in Manchester

A new social media app aims to encourage users to meet new people, build friendships and find like-minded people around Manchester – in person rather...

10th October 2018 | By Danielle Wroe

Why online dating may not be the answer to loneliness for millennials

A recent study by the Office for National Statistics found that young people aged 16-24 feel lonely more often than any other age group. Smoking...

1st October 2018 | By Matt Hartless

Young people are the loneliest age group, new study finds

Young people experience loneliness more often and more intensely than any other age group, a new survey has found. The nationwide survey, led by the...

14th November 2017 | By nq_admin

Campaign launched to raise awareness surrounding loneliness in elderly people

How many people do you come in to contact with everyday? For many, the answer to this question is none. As the population in the...

6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

New Girl Guide badge for youngsters reaching out to the lonely

Girl guides are being given a new badge for visiting lonely elderly people in Manchester. Four thousand Girlguiding Manchester Rainbows, Brownies, Guides are taking part...