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Published on: Monday 9th May 2022

 

Feeling lonely

Loneliness has no common cause. Sometimes it can be triggered by a life event or change in situation, or it may not be triggered by anything at all.

We all experience feeling lonely in different ways. This means there are a range of ways we can try to overcome loneliness, and we need to identify the help and support that works for us. It's really important to remember that loneliness and difficult feelings can pass.

While loneliness is a feeling we can all relate to, sometimes admitting we feel lonely is much harder. We want people to talk more openly about feeling lonely and the impact that loneliness can have.

Sometimes it can feel easier to reach out to someone else who may be feeling lonely. There are plenty of simple actions you can take to help lift someone out of loneliness and in doing so, it might help you to feel less lonely too.

Find out more about the steps you can take to help yourself and those around you and where you can find further support.

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

Advice for loneliness

Here is some practical advice and tips on how to help yourself or others if you or they are feeling lonely.

1. Keep in touch with those around you

2. Join a group

3. Do things you enjoy

4. Share your feelings – but do not compare

5. Help someone else feel connected

 

You can also contact one of the helplines listed in the support section.https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/#support

 

Stephen, thank you for your email. I am so sorry to hear that you’re retiring, though of course I completely understand and wish you all the very best for this next chapter. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Over the past 20+ years, you have been such an important part of my health and wellbeing. Whether it was my back issues or any number of other ailments, I always felt I was in the safest and most capable hands. Your skill, care, and genuine kindness have made such a difference to me over the years. It’s hard to put into words what a loss your retirement will be. You will be greatly missed by many. I truly hope retirement brings you all the time, rest, and enjoyment you deserve. Thank you again for everything you’ve done for me over the years. With warmest wishes

Andrew SW18

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Thank you, Steve - enjoy your retirement (and your Brompton!)!! with best wishes

Charles

Dear Steve Wishing you all the best in your retirement Thank you for the update re:the practice. Colliers Wood will miss having this valuable provision on our High Street but will continue to benefit from the continuity of the practice not too far away. Take good care.

JW Colliers Wood

Dear Stephen Have a wonderful well-deserved retirement. Thank you for all your help with my son L when he was a baby/toddler and thank you to Simon for helping with the CRPS etc. Best wishes J

J Wimbledon

Dear Stephen, I don’t know how to say thank you for your magic healing hands, which beyond my understanding, have helped me with so many issues. You really will be deeply missed. But things must change and we wish you many congratulations on your well-deserved retirement. You will have more time now for the allotment! Best wishes, Hilary and family

Hilary and family

Wow, Stephen, the end of an era! You have been so instrumental in our life at so many points - helping us overcome back pain, cancer and treating Em as a baby. We are so grateful to you for your practice and the care and concern you have given us. I hope you and Kate have great plans for retirement - even if it is just enjoying life at a slower pace! Thank you again for dedicating your working life to helping others. We will be sure to remain in contact with Simon, as and when we need it. Thank you and warm wishes!

L and C I

Stephen What a very positive solution to the continuity for your customers and staff as you turn a big page into retirement. Selfishly this is so close and convenient for me living in Wimbledon Chase. Your hands on, kind, communication lead and caring approach has mended my over-used personal trainer body in times of huge challenge. I recall most memorably when my frozen shoulder reoccured nursing my late daughter in 2015. Your magic touch and empathetic words got me restored quickly to be pain free and bed side enduring a devastating scenario unfolding in St. George’s ICU. Thank you. I hope you have the best retirement. I’m sure you have a plan. I wish you a well-deserved rest and realisation of all your retirement expectations. Big love

Jane