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Wednesday 28 February 2024
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What lies ahead for the loneliness agenda? Please share your views
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As part of our work to secure a lasting legacy for the Campaign to End Loneliness we are drawing together a report exploring our impact over the past 13 years, and what lies ahead for the work to address loneliness. We want to hear your thoughts!
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This work is being led by independent consultant, Kate Jopling, who has put together a short survey (it will take around 10 minutes to complete) which asks about your understanding of the work that we have done, its impact and the priorities for addressing loneliness in the years ahead.
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This is your opportunity to share your views and we hope that you’ll be able to spare a few minutes of your time to complete the survey which can be found here. It will remain open for responses until 5pm on Thursday 14th March.
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What we are thinking about
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Sky has been proud to work in partnership with the Campaign, and have had the greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn from the expert team and brilliant network as they shaped their own ‘Time to Care’ programme, with the mission to tackle loneliness and create a million meaningful interactions.
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Over the last decade, we've learned a great deal about how to alleviate loneliness and improve social connections to drive wellbeing. In their latest blog, What Works Wellbeing tells the story of their analysis, research and partnerships, bringing together resources and considering what needs to happen next to continue to tackle loneliness and build connection.
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Over on the Tackling Loneliness Hub, Victoria Russell from Community First Yorkshire, shared her thoughts on rural loneliness and different approaches that can make a difference to people’s feelings of connectedness.
We are proud to have run the Tackling Loneliness Hub on behalf of the DCMS since 2021. Although our involvement in the Hub will come to an end in March 2024, the Hub is here to stay and will be managed by a new organisation from April onwards. Join the Hub to connect and collaborate with over 800 members working on loneliness.
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New research explores how cities can combat loneliness—by normalizing it. Cities can create more places where people can spend time alone, together—in public spaces, on neighbourhood streets, and more. Such spaces can offer people opportunities to reflect on their needs and emotions, enjoy distractions, and increase their sense of connection to a community without having to immediately engage in conversation.
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On our reading list
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This paper presents evidence of the conceptualisation and implementation of social prescribing schemes in twelve countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, England, Finland, Germany, Portugal, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, the Netherlands, the United States and Wales.
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As health systems raise the alarm over social isolation, a wave of start-ups is holding out the promise of authentic real-world connection. A journalist from the Financial Times explores a series of friendship apps to find out more. From small talk about white-collar jobs in tech and HR, it is difficult to know what else we have in common. The thread that runs through everyone’s story, woven into different cloth, is the desire for connection.
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Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk of morbidity, and mortality. Various interventions, with and without use of technology, have improved older adults’ loneliness. The purpose of the study was to compare the impact of telephone versus video communications on perceived loneliness in older adults. It was hypothesised that video communication would result in improved outcomes compared to telephone communication.
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Dates for your diary
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Anytime - Online
If you were unable to get a ticket to our recent conference, you can access all of the panels and keynote discussions through our recorded sessions. You won't be able to interact with other delegates or speakers, but all the sessions will be available for you to view up until the end of April.
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Thursday 29 February - 10.00-12.00 - Online
Join us for this Tackling Loneliness Hub practice showcase to hear from community members about their innovative approaches to addressing loneliness.
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Wednesday 6 March - 10.00-12.00 - Online
An online workshop designed for workers working with young people that are experiencing feelings of loneliness or isolation. This workshop will be delivered by Youth Focus: North East in partnership with the YPF Trust.
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This module is designed to equip managers and team leaders with an in-depth understanding of workplace loneliness and actionable strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
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Anytime - Online
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Our introductory e-learning module is designed to help individuals understand the causes and effects of loneliness, and what to do if we or someone we know is feeling lonely.
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Get in touch
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Do you have news or thoughts that you would like to share with people working on loneliness and others who are interested? Email info@ctel.blazeoven.co.uk.uk
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