The comfort of hearing that someone knows how you feel
For those living in a world surrounded by smart phones and social networking, it is easy to think everyone in society is more connected than ever.
However, many people in the United Kingdom are affected by the problem of social isolation, which occurs when someone’s day-to-day contact with other people diminishes. Many factors can contribute to this: age, disability, rural location, long-term caring responsibilities, or the sudden death of a partner or spouse. Whatever the cause, the person affected is left feeling alone and vulnerable, which can lead to depression and a serious decline in physical health and well-being.
This is why Community Network is committed to investing the money it derives from its telephone conferencing services to supporting befriending groups that help socially isolated and vulnerable people.
Among the proven benefits of telephone befriending are a renewed sense of belonging and the making of reliable and trustworthy friends. This in turn leads to increased self-esteem and confidence, and an improvement in physical health and well-being.
At Community Network, we believe that working to combat social isolation is of the utmost importance. Not only because of the benefits for those affected, but because it ensures society is as caring and welcoming as possible, which is something that benefits us all.
