GP loneliness scheme cuts fifth of consultations with elderly patients A programme set up by GPs cut consultations with a group of older patients by a fifth after encouraging lonely older people to set up social groups. by Siobhan Chan Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up