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Age and illness can lead to social isolation and, for many, a feeling of deep loneliness.

It’s this separation from the rest of society that has come to the Red Cross, which provides services like a daily phone call to people who live alone to simply check that they are ok.

This service, Telecross, has become a lifeline to some and a saviour to others.

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