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Loneliness Awareness Week 10 - 16 June 2024
This week is Loneliness Awareness Week and the theme, Random Acts of Connection is there to remind people to do more of those little things that spark joy and make us feel less lonely.
What is Loneliness Awareness Week?
Loneliness Awareness Week was first launched by the Marmalade Trust in 2017 to raise awareness of loneliness and to create a support network where people can have open and honest conversations.
Understanding loneliness
Loneliness is a normal human emotion which can affect us all at various times throughout our lives. Helpful guides are available to help you and those you know through work life, at home, education and in the community.
Mind blowing statistics
Recent studies suggest that it is one of the largest health concerns we face.
Did you know that long-term loneliness is as harmful as obesity or smoking 15 cigarettes a day? And that it is likely to increase your risk of death by 26%?
In total, 45% of adults (25 million people) sometimes feel lonely in England. And half a million older people go at least 5 or 6 days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone!
Visit Loneliness in numbers | Loneliness Awareness Week for more mind-blowing statistics.
How to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week
If you would like to get involved in Loneliness Aware Week, useful resources are available for everybody to use.
For everybody – Get involved | Loneliness Awareness Week
For businesses – Get involved | Loneliness Awareness Week
For charities – Get involved | Loneliness Awareness Week
For schools – Get involved | Loneliness Awareness Week
So why not simply reach out to a friend, join a new activity or even have a chat in a queue. It’s the little things that can make a huge impact.
You can also check out what activities will be taking place near you.