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Local stores can help combat loneliness, says ACS

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The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is highlighting the vital role that local shops play in alleviating loneliness in communities across the UK. This week, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) launched its new loneliness campaign as part of the “Better Health – Every Mind Matters” policy. The campaign will run until …

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