Written on May 27, 2021 at 9:39 am, by
Our podcast series on loneliness (2021) Loneliness Explored was our limited series of podcasts on different aspects of loneliness produced during Covid-19. Each episode looked at an aspect of loneliness whether it is bereavement, communities, conversations and psychology. Many thanks to our expert contributors including: Michelle Dawson, who has worked at the front line of…
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Written on May 5, 2021 at 5:44 am, by
Bianca Rossetti, Age-Friendly Project Officer, at Bristol Ageing Better shares insights on whether we should be talking to those our work seeks to benefit about loneliness. Should we be talking about loneliness? “But I don’t WANT to be surrounded by ‘lonely people” protests a woman invited into a ‘lonely lunch club’. While exaggerated for effect…
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Written on February 10, 2021 at 3:18 pm, by
In this blog, Robin Hewings, Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness, introduces our report on lessons from the experience of tackling loneliness during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Loneliness in the time of Covid-19 The Covid-19 lockdown that started in March 2020 brought home the reality of social isolation and loneliness to…
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Written on February 4, 2021 at 1:20 pm, by
Following the launch of the ‘Open Arms: The Role of Pubs in Tackling Loneliness’ Report published by Loughborough University, we reflect on why – when lockdown ends – pubs can play a key role in becoming community hubs tackling loneliness and social isolation. Pubs can play a role as community hubs The impacts of the…
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Written on December 3, 2020 at 7:23 pm, by
Bereavement is one of the main risk factors for experiencing loneliness. This is something Andrea Wren has seen first-hand through her work as funeral celebrant. Her experience of supporting people through loss and loneliness is what inspired her to raise funds for the Campaign to End Loneliness. In this blog, as part of National Grief…
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Written on September 29, 2020 at 5:33 pm, by
This year, loneliness has achieved a new intensity for too many older people. Connection has never been more important – particularly for those in care homes and living with dementia. We explore the toll of people in care homes, isolated from their friends and family. Living with dementia Back in March 2020, researchers at the…
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Written on September 22, 2020 at 10:56 am, by
The fourth webinar of our series on Loneliness in the time of Covid-19 focused on volunteers. 50 participants from charities, local government, academia, and health and care came together to share experiences, challenges and ideas. In this blog, we reflect on what we heard. Volunteers play a crucial role Throughout our discussions on Loneliness in…
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Written on September 16, 2020 at 1:03 pm, by
Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, a GP and researcher in the mental health of older people based at Keele University, has written a blog for us, about her new research, funded by NIHR, to develop and study an intervention which aims to help old people who have been isolated during the COVID-19 restrictions. Impact of COVID-19 restrictions…
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Written on September 7, 2020 at 2:28 pm, by
We reflect on what organisations working to address loneliness have told us about supporting volunteers – a theme we’ll be discussing in our next Loneliness in the time of Covid-19 webinar. Supporting volunteers The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the work of those helping one another in our communities into sharp focus. While high profile campaigns…
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Written on August 19, 2020 at 5:55 pm, by
Earlier this week we brought together over 80 organisations to talk about working with people at higher risk of loneliness as lockdown conditions ease. Our conversation focused on those who have been shielding, or who face wider practical, physical or psychological barriers to reconnecting. In this blog, we reflect on the themes that emerged from…
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