Written on March 6, 2023 at 2:07 pm, by
For complex, deeply personal challenges, such as experiencing feelings of loneliness or indeed chronic loneliness, inevitably, there is no easy, quick-fix that would suit everyone. Social prescribing offers a tailored approach for us as complex, unique, individuals, complementing the medical aspects of healthcare, with the broader community and social connections that can go hand-in-hand to…
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Written on January 6, 2023 at 1:18 pm, by Robin Hewings
At Sky, we pride ourselves in being a force for good in the communities where we live and work. Every day, we play our part to tackle loneliness and social isolation through our dedicated Sky Cares programmes. One key aim of this community work is to address the growing issue of digital inequity. Why digital? We…
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Written on October 31, 2022 at 1:37 am, by Robin Hewings
Our friends at Befriending Networks are celebrating 10 years of befriending and creating connections this year, so Communications Officer, Dominic Lo explains how you can support their work during this year’s National Befriending Week from 1-7 November. In 2012 The Campaign to End Loneliness supported the launch and first national Befriending Week! Here at Befriending…
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Written on October 13, 2022 at 1:49 pm, by Robin Hewings
Future directions on loneliness measurement We recently held a series of events as part of our Research and Policy Forum to explore the evaluation and measurement of loneliness. You can read more about our work on loneliness measurement and access watch these events via our Evaluation and Measurement page. In anticipation of these events, Professor…
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Written on September 12, 2022 at 3:05 pm, by Robin Hewings
Reflecting on World Suicide Prevention Day which took place over the weekend, Heather McClelland from the School of Health and Wellbeing at Glasgow University explains more about the link between suicide and loneliness and why tackling loneliness is so important. Approximately 703, 000 people die by suicide every year (WHO, 2021), with around 17%…
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Written on May 19, 2022 at 12:59 am, by Robin Hewings
Can changes to features of the local neighbourhood improve loneliness and mental health? Yung-Chia Hsueh, UCL Division of Psychiatry and Dr Alexandra Pitman, UCL Division of Psychiatry; Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust May 2022 Humans are social animals. We function better when we connect with others. However, 33% of the 55,000 people who participated…
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Written on May 15, 2022 at 10:53 pm, by Robin Hewings
Supporting London’s social and economic recovery by addressing the drivers of loneliness and its impact on mental health Mental health awareness week this year focused on the theme of loneliness. As London’s Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice, I am acutely aware of the impact loneliness can have on people’s mental and physical health,…
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Written on December 8, 2021 at 12:32 pm, by Robin Hewings
Photographing living alone and loneliness For some time, I have been undertaking a major photography project on people living alone and loneliness. Although the project is for completion of an MA in Photography, which I commenced as part of my move into retirement. I am looking for more people to participate in the project to…
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Written on July 22, 2021 at 11:41 am, by Robin Hewings
Helping people make better connections Helping people to make better connections is a key theme for us. Public transport helps to keep people socially connected, either with existing connections, or by fostering new connections in stations or on the train as they go about their journey. We are really pleased to be partners with TransPennine…
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Written on July 11, 2021 at 7:31 am, by Robin Hewings
Speakers biography details (more to be confirmed) Dr Naoko Yamamoto, Assistant Director-General, Universal Health Coverage / Healthier Populations, World Health Organisation Dr Naoko Yamamoto was most recently WHO’s Assistant Director-General for Universal Health Coverage and Health Systems. Dr Yamamoto brings nearly 30 years of experience working on health in Japan and served as Senior Assistant…
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