(Premier Christian News) At least 1.7 million people are expected to spend Christmas Day alone according to a new poll by The Observer.
In a ‘normal´ year, the figure would usually be around four per cent of the UK. However, this year, because of the pandemic, the number is expected to be as high as eight per cent.
The issue is particularly severe among adults aged 64 and over. Louise Morse from The Pilgrims Friend Society said this Christmas will be “very difficult and very dark” for the elderly, especially for those aged over 80 and others who suffer from chronic disabilities.