Campaign to end loneliness

Could you go a week without seeing anyone? This is a reality for over half a million older people in the UK. We want to change this, but we need your help.

• Watch the film

Like many difficulties we face in life, loneliness can be made easier by talking about it and sharing your story.

• Tell your story on our blog

We campaign across the UK. But we also have campaign managers for each nation, who aim to tackle loneliness in their local areas.

• The Campaign in England
• The Campaign in Northern Ireland
• The Campaign in Scotland
• The Campaign in Wales

Addressing loneliness in your community is not easy - but there are plenty of resources to help you get started.

• Campaign publications
• Campaign research bulletins
• Useful reports & publications

There are 1.2 million chronically lonely older people in the UK and 9 million lonely people. Find out why.

• About loneliness
• Loneliness research
• The facts on loneliness

Feeling lonely is a normal human emotion and is simply a sign of wanting contact with people. Here's some advice and information that may help.

• Feeling lonely?
• Helpful links