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Friendly Visits: One Hour That Changes a Week

How regular companionship visits reduce isolation among single elderly residents.

Loneliness affects health as much as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day, research suggests. Time Bank friendly visits are structured but warm — a cup of tea, a walk in the lane, or simply listening without rushing.

Volunteers log attendance digitally and follow safeguarding protocols at all times.

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