A quarter (26%) \u00a0plan to stay busy with activities and social groups when they get older, 17% want to ensure they are part of a strong community, 15% will move closer to family and 12% will stay closer to friends so they have a strong support network close by.<\/p>\n
Two fifths (43%) say they will do anything they can to avoid loneliness in the future.<\/p>\n
Nearly a quarter of people (23%) agreed that loneliness had impacted their physical wellbeing.<\/p>\n
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- Over a third (35%) of people in the UK experienced greater feelings of loneliness through the nationwide lockdown<\/li>\n
- 46% of people are worried they will experience loneliness in the future<\/li>\n
- Social groups, being part of a strong community and living close to family and friends are the ways people hope to combat loneliness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Paul Morgan, Managing Director \u2013 Operations, Audley Villages, says: <\/strong>\u201cThe pandemic has sadly given people a new appreciation of what it can feel like to be lonely. The key to minimising feelings of isolation is to create a strong support network.<\/p>\n
“Friends, family and people that will check in, either virtually or in person, share hobbies or interests or join you for a walk can make a real difference both mentally and physically. We need to be creating housing options that support a sense of community as this is needed now more than ever. It has the potential to change the lives of people across the UK.\u201c<\/p>\n
For more information about Audley and its communities visit Audley Villages<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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