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BEfriend initiative tackles loneliness in Hounslow – London Daily Digital

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The BEfriend programme, launched in 2023, offers weekly visits or phone calls from trained volunteers, as well as opportunities for group outings. A pioneering initiative to combat loneliness in Hounslow is yielding impressive results, with nine out of 10 residents reporting reduced feelings of isolation after just six months of support. The BEfriend programme, launched in 2023, offers weekly visits or phone calls from trained volunteers, as wel…

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BEfriend initiative tackles loneliness in Hounslow – London Daily Digital

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Nine in 10 BEfriend users say it has made them less lonely | London Borough of Hounslow

Nine in 10 BEfriend users say it has made them less lonely - Hounslow residents aged between 31 and 104 years old have credited BEfriend with reducing their feelings of loneliness.

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