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UK Statement for Independent Expert on Older Persons. Delivered at the 57th Human Rights Council in Geneva.
TV personalities and social media influencers back the launch of a Government campaign to address the stigma around loneliness in young people.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Professor Chris Whitty's annual report says we can improve older citizens' quality of life, and this should be a major aim of policy and medical practice.
Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums for disadvantaged areas.
As students prepare for freshers’ week, new research has found that nearly half of students worry they would be judged if they admitted to feeling lonely.
Youth clubs, mental health charities and social enterprises are among the organisations to benefit from up to £30 million to create volunteering opportunities and help reduce loneliness.
New research finds a direct two-way link between the impacts of loneliness and greater mental health distress
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities.
New research shows how the community radio sector is thriving thanks to continued government support.
This Loneliness Awareness Week, the Loneliness Minister Baroness Barran has warned we are still in a ‘critical stage’ of tackling loneliness.
Joint message from the UK and Japanese Ministers for Loneliness on tackling loneliness.
More than 840 charities, community groups and grassroots organisations tackling social isolation have received a share of £4m to tackle loneliness
The £2.5 million Digital Lifeline Fund will provide devices, data and digital support to people with learning disabilities who can't afford to get online.
A government-backed app that aims to tackle loneliness has been adopted by Leeds City Council
Communities Secretary has thanked those who are continuing to spread festive cheer and tackling loneliness, while urging us all to look out for our neighbours.
Funding will help provide immediate and targeted relief to those most at risk of loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic
Local Connections Fund will be open to charities and interest groups that reduce social isolation.
Public urged to reach out to vulnerable groups this Loneliness Awareness Week.
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden gave the 20 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Government has launched a major effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak and period of social distancing.
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