Written on May 3, 2023 at 2:03 pm, by
The series of lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures had a devastating impact on care homes with many residents feeling isolated and lonely. In this blog, Stacy Young and Katy Goodliffe from BT Care Home Companions share how the project set-up by a group of BT employees in 2020 to help tackle loneliness in the…
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Written on April 4, 2023 at 9:21 am, by
Our recent Loneliness at Work report for the All-Party Parliamentary Group of Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities that was shared earlier this year with the British Red Cross and Astra Foundation, explored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the shifts in working patterns and how this impacted our connections at work. How loneliness impacts…
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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 March 3, 2023 at 8:17 am, by
Natasha Reid, founder of Matter Space Soul, joined our built environment panel at our international conference in February. The innovative planning guidance she has developed for Brent Council has been recently published for consultation. It sets out a new “Place Quality framework” that shifts the way that developments are designed and assessed towards prioritising human…
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Written on February 22, 2023 at 4:42 pm, by
We heard from Abdirahim Hassan, co-founder and MD of Coffee Afrik CIC, of how their hubs based in boroughs across London are connecting communities and tackling loneliness. Tackling loneliness has to start with healing In my view, place making or tackling loneliness has to start with healing and what healing looks like, through love and…
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Written on February 15, 2023 at 5:29 pm, by
Many of us across the UK are feeling the growing impact of energy, food and fuel price rises. The decrease in disposable income not only makes it harder to make ends meet but can lead to pressure on social activities and reduce opportunities to connect with others. This blog explores some of the impacts of…
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Written on February 8, 2023 at 1:39 pm, by
Dr Vivek Murthy, United States Surgeon General, shared why rebuilding social connection and tackling loneliness is vital for individual and wider societal health and wellbeing, at the Campaign to End Loneliness international conference. The quality of our connections matter “Loneliness is similar to hunger or thirst. It’s a warning sign that we need something to…
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Written on January 6, 2023 at 1:18 pm, by
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 December 8, 2022 at 7:36 am, by
Jessica Rees, Research Associate from the Institute of Gerontology at King’s College London, explains more about the use of technology to detect or predict loneliness in older adults. How can we measure loneliness using technology? “I am—yet what I am none cares or knows” extract of poem by John Clare. Loneliness, a subjective feeling, which…
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Written on October 13, 2022 at 1:49 pm, by
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 Simon Hunter from Glasgow Caledonian…
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