Loneliness is still likely to be an issue despite restrictions easing
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The easing of coronavirus restrictions from today has been welcomed as a positive step to starting to rebuild our communities - but there are still fears people will be left isolated.
From today, people are allowed more freedom to mix inside homes - with one other household or the rule of six - while pubs, restaurants and cafes can welcome customers indoors.
Jo Reeder from Age UK Suffolk, says it the virus has shown what matters to people. Picture: AGE UK SUFFOLK
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9:30 AM February 9, 2021
BSEVC said it wanted to create a route of support for any older person
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Over-65s in Suffolk have been given a vital new lifeline with a telephone support service launched to help them deal with problems in later life.
Age UK Suffolk had previously run an information and advice line for older people needing help in the county.
But when the charity was forced to close due to the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic, charity BSEVC said it left a gap in the provision of support for older people - and this has been made even worse by the pandemic and extended periods of isolation .