Loneliness Awareness Week

We’re all affected by loneliness at times in our lives. We can feel lonely in a busy city or rural location, on social media or spending time on our own or with others. Try not to feel embarrassed or ashamed if you do.

The theme for Loneliness Awareness Week in 2025 is ‘Meeting Loneliness Together’ and is all about the reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion.

Some people describe loneliness as the feeling we have when our need for social contact and relationships isn’t met. But loneliness isn’t the same as being alone.  If you are feeling lonely, or know someone else who is, there are plenty of simple, affordable actions you can take, such as:

• Going for a walk with someone 

• Inviting someone out for a coffee and a chat

• Finding out about affordable events nearby 

• Going along to a gym class or playing in a sports team

• Joining a society or local community group to meet like-minded people 

• Reaching out to those around you so you can both feel the benefits of in-person social connection

Check out the Links for Life Community Directory, there is a wide range of things to do and enjoy as well as make new friends and social connections.

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