Minister: Austerity has had an impact on lonely people
Tracey Crouch told ITV News she will ensure all future reforms and cuts are scrutinised to see if they make people more lonely.
Tracey Crouch told ITV News she will ensure all future reforms and cuts are scrutinised to see if they make people more lonely.
As part of a special week of coverage, we have spoken to the people - young and old - experiencing loneliness behind closed doors.
Adult day centres have fallen by 41% across England between 2010 and 2018 as campaigners warn of the link between austerity and loneliness.