June’s Loneliness Tips Take Part in Loneliness Awareness Week Activities (10–16 June) Hosted by the Marmalade Trust, this year’s theme ‘reducing stigma’ by ‘Meeting Loneliness Together’ encourages everyday connection. Look for local events, workshops, or social media campaigns using #LonelinessAwarenessWeek to join the conversation. Start a Small Conversation A quick chat with a neighbour, barista,…
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Here are our tips for ways to manage loneliness this month. Remember that you can always visit our previous blog posts for more tips, or visit other resources such as the Tackling Loneliness Hub for ideas and events.   Celebrate Community During The Big Lunch As part of the Eden Project and linked to Volunteers’…
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The following post was written for us by the team at Apples & Honey Nightingale Intergenerational Education and Training:   In today’s society, loneliness is an urgent and growing issue—impacting people of all ages, but especially prevalent among older adults and younger people. While the causes of loneliness are varied, one proven solution lies in…
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Spring has now officially begun and we are embracing the better weather in the UK to boost our moods. April brings us two bank holidays in the UK, let’s use these to get out there and connect. Tips to tackle loneliness this month are:  Volunteer – Check out the webinar advertised on our events page,…
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There are four new PhD positions, supervised by our co-directors, available for those interested in the subject of loneliness, forming social connections, and childhood development. These positions offer interesting opportunities in a variety of subjects which involve the topic of social connection, so if you or anyone you know is interested in undertaking a PhD…
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