Even before the pandemic, more people than ever before were living alone, raising concerns about social isolation, particularly amongst older people. Solo living increases the likelihood of dying alone at home. When this happens and the person has few friends or relatives, there is an increased chance that the body may not be discovered for some time. Deaths in these circumstances are often described as ‘lone deaths’, and while most are of older people, it can also happen to younger people. A two-year study, led by experts in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham, has looked to increase understanding of the circumstances that might lead to a lone death and how individuals and services respond when such a death is discovered. Currently, two out of three local people could be dying without the end of life care they need. I sincerely hope that my donation will provide families with the support they deserve and mean that no one has to face death and loss alone.