Local charity Revitalise, which runs the Sandpipers respite holiday centre in Southport, is shining a light on the effects of isolation and loneliness in a Christmas fundraising appeal. The charity, which provides much-needed respite breaks for disabled people and carers from across the region at Sandpipers, is responding to the growing problem of social isolation and loneliness among disabled people, older people and carers.  In a study for the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness, this year the Charity Sense found that over half of disabled people (53%) reported feeling lonely, with almost a quarter (23%) saying they felt lonely on … Continue reading Southport charity launches appeal to support disabled people and carers feeling isolated this Christmas