Let’s End Loneliness will provide links to support services. Lockdown for Covid-19 had highlighted isolation for some people, but Age Concern chief executive Stephanie Clare said loneliness could be addressed and solved. READ MORE:* RSA friendly fire: boss says organisation 'intent on self-destruction'* Coronavirus: What industry leaders make of alert level 3 impacts on their sector* Coronavirus: Closed op shops could see charities out of pocket by millionsCaleb Carnie/Stuff The New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness has launched a website. “Together we can end loneliness for New Zealanders who feel isolated.”While loneliness is often thought of as a consequence of growing old, research shows young people often feel lonely too, with Covid-19 responsible for reducing people’s contact with one another, even after lockdown. If you’re interested in sharing your experience of loneliness contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

Source: Stuff August 01, 2020 16:52 UTC