Kelvin Liew moved to Cornwall after his marriage ended and he struggled to make new friends in an unknown area.
A University of Exeter study found levels of loneliness are higher in younger people – with 40% feeling lonely, compared with only 27% of over-75s.
Kelvin used friendship apps such as Meetup to make new connections.
This video is part of a special series from Penzance, Cornwall. BBC News is exploring the challenges and opportunities for communities in Coastal Britain.
9 October 2019
