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Care home pubs ‘boosted residents’ morale during lockdowns’

Care home “pubs” boosted the spirits of residents cut off from their loved ones during the coronavirus lockdowns, a survey of more than 4,000 care workers suggests. More than half (53%) of care home staff surveyed by Carehome.co.uk said socialising ...

31 Dec 2021 at 01:25

Younger adults ‘more likely to use lateral flows ahead of festive meet-ups’

Young adults were more likely to test themselves for coronavirus ahead of Christmas meet-ups, while older people were more cautious about social interaction, figures suggest. Some 57% of adults told the Office for National Statistics (ONS) they ...

07 Jan 2022 at 13:55

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Outdoor socialising should be allowed to continue across Kildare

The placing of tables and chairs outside restaurants, bars and hotels would be encouraged into the future. Business proprietors were encouraged to apply for so-called Section 254 licences which allowed them to conduct business in footpaths ...

15 Nov 2022 at 18:33

Adults ‘spending less time gardening and reading’ than at start of pandemic

Gardening, DIY and sorting the bins are among the activities adults are spending less time doing now than in the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures suggest. Reading, jogging and playing computer games have also seen a drop ...

04 Jul 2023 at 14:43

Life

How to get through December if you’ve decided to cut down your drinking

The run-up to Christmas can be a frenzy of fizz-fuelled catch-ups and events – and while being invited to too many parties is a good problem to have, what if you’re trying to watch your alcohol intake? “The way we celebrate, the way we ...

24 Nov 2022 at 08:30

Guide Dog puppies explore spooky attractions ahead of Halloween

Sight loss charity Guide Dogs has said puppies have been visiting famous haunted attractions across the UK to highlight the importance of preparing young dogs for the spooky day. The season’s festivities expose young dogs to ...

24 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Social care services rationed amid staff shortages due to Covid, bosses warn

Social care bosses have made an impassioned plea for the public to stay at home “as much as they can”, as the sector experiences a “national emergency”. Vital care is being rationed like never before and the situation is ...

22 Dec 2021 at 18:14

Frequent socialising ‘could help people live longer’ in old age

Frequent socialising could help people live longer – and the more often the better, a new study suggests. Experts found that older people who socialised daily, weekly or monthly had a significantly greater chance of a ...

06 Mar 2023 at 23:30

Life

How to stay socially connected this winter without spending much (or any) money

Surging living costs mean many are going to find things tight this autumn and winter – and spending on socialising might drop to the bottom of the priority list. But keeping socially connected is hugely important for ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:29

Health

Woman who had alcohol addiction before collapse in her 20s finds sobriety and launches booze-free events company

A woman who developed an alcohol addiction from the age of 13 and stopped drinking only after collapsing one day in her mid-20s has discussed her journey to sobriety after setting up an alcohol-free events company ...

29 Jan 2024 at 11:46

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Outdoor socialising should be allowed to continue across Kildare

15 Nov 2022 at 18:33

Health & Wellbeing

How staying social later in life can benefit your brain

New research suggests that socialising could help to reduce the risk of frailty later in life. Researchers from Newcastle University examined data on more than 2,000 men over the age of 65 who were assessed ...

21 Oct 2025 at 11:55

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