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Loneliness and social isolation
Everyone feels lonely at times, which can be bad for your health and well-being.

Connecting with people in your local community can help.
- First Contact Plus - health and well-being advice, including information about groups and activities in your local area
- Timebanking – local skills exchange
- Volunteering
- GoLearn - learn a new skill and make new friends
- Leicestershire Communities - Information about combatting loneliness in communities
- Local Area Co-ordination - extra support for people to live a good life as part of their community
- NHS Choices - Loneliness in older people
- Local events and activities