Government announces £7.5m fund to fight loneliness in England – The Guardian

LonelinessArts, radio and libraries to help ease the strain of Covid restrictions on isolated people
A volunteer phone call service for older and vulnerable social housing residents and a homemade Christmas food delivery service are among a number of initiatives being singled out for praise as the government announces a £7.5m fund to tackle the epidemic of loneliness in England.
With millions now living under tier 4 restrictions in England, ministers said on Tuesday that the package would help counter…

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