'Get walking, start talking' - that's the message Lorraine Kelly is helping share in a new campaign tackling winter loneliness. The TV star is hosting a series of podcasts all about the positive role dogs can play in combating social isolation.
‘Paws to Talk’ episodes are being released on all major podcast platforms throughout October, or 'Dogtober' as it is being dubbed. They will see Lorraine speak to people about how their assistance dogs have helped build their confidence and social connections.
It comes as insurance provider MORE THAN and charity Dogs for Good revealed the scale of social isolation in the UK. Almost two fifths (38%) of Brits they surveyed, and nearly half (47%) of those with disabilities, stated they regularly feel lonely.
