Loneliness

The group meets at a pub in Bilston each month and aims to offer friendship and support.

Hampstead Theatre in Camden has launched a programme for adults at risk of social isolation.

A University of Exeter project tries to combat loneliness and share skills between generations.

Richard Brewerton is a member of Reading Men's Shed and says the group gives him a social life.

A survey in Hull will be used to discover where loneliness is concentrated and most likely to occur.

Laura Carreira's film 'On Falling' explores the insecurity and pressures of migrant working life.

People are being encouraged to have conversations with others to try and combat loneliness.

Dorothy Shenton says she is never lonely and her phone never stops ringing thanks to the group.