Inspirational south coast social worker honoured for keeping isolated Brits afloat throughout the pandemic
Emily Kenward s sustained support network for lonely people in Brighton was recognised in the form of a bespoke bench - hand-crafted by Repair Shop star Jay Blades
Inspirational Emily Kenward, 43, is the founder and CEO of Brighton-based Time to Talk Befriending charity
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A million over-65s ‘still at risk of loneliness as UK lockdown eases’ Amelia Hill © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Rosemary Roberts/Alamy
A review by 10 leading charities has found that a million people over 65 in the UK are likely to remain at risk of chronic loneliness despite the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Loneliness, social isolation and living alone are all associated with an increased risk of early death, the Older People’s Task and Finish Group has said.
The group, part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Tackling Loneliness Network, also says that so many support organisations closed for good during lockdown that millions of older people are continuing to suffer loneliness, depression and deteriorating physical health.