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The first week of November saw the clocks go back and the highest levels of loneliness since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to the Office for National Statistics.
It said 4.2million people felt “always and often lonely” during that week, but previous studies have found disabled people are far more likely to feel lonely than non-disabled people.
So, how do you battle feelings of isolation?
BBC Ouch’s Emma Tracey spoke to award-winning bloggers, Elin Williams and Chloe Tear, and disability rights campaigner George Baker to find out their top-tips.
Produced by Keiligh Baker and Drew Miller Hyndman.
Say to your smart speaker "Ask the BBC for Ouch" to get the latest show, and subscribe via BBC Sounds.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, BBC Action Line has a list of organisations and charities offering advice and support.
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The first week of November saw the clocks go back and the highest levels of loneliness since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to the Office for National Statistics.
It said 4.2million people felt “always and often lonely” during that week, but previous studies have found disabled people are far more likely to feel lonely than non-disabled people.
So, how do you battle feelings of isolation?
BBC Ouch’s Emma Tracey spoke to award-winning bloggers, Elin Williams and Chloe Tear, and disability rights campaigner George Baker to find out their top-tips.
Produced by Keiligh Baker and Drew Miller Hyndman.
Say to your smart speaker "Ask the BBC for Ouch" to get the latest show, and subscribe via BBC Sounds.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, BBC Action Line has a list of organisations and charities offering advice and support.
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