Loneliness can affect anyone, at any stage in their life:
Loneliness is experienced by around 1 in 6 people worldwide, and the impact on an individual’s mental and physical health can be significant.
(WHO, 2025)
Finding ways to address loneliness as early as possible can play an important role in protecting a person’s mental health. This is because chronic loneliness (feeling lonely most or all of the time) has the potential to cause harmful long-term effects.
Who is this space for?
Tackling Loneliness Hub is for everyone working in any way to reduce loneliness. We are building a network which aims to support all types of work in this sphere by sharing resources and connections to help you make an even bigger difference.
What can I find here?
Resources
Tackling Loneliness Hub brings together the most relevant, up to date resources on loneliness, social isolation, and the power that positive social connection can have. Our resources can support you to:
- Find practical loneliness interventions to support you in your work
- Access the latest evidence-based findings on loneliness
- Read case studies and find out what is working for others
- Spot signs of loneliness early and find out how you can help
- Consider how you might incorporate greater social connection into the services you deliver
Featured resource
Webinar Rec: Translating Evidence into Practice Could Social Prescribing be a ‘Cure’ to Loneliness?
Connection
To make the most of the Tackling Loneliness Hub community, you can register to:
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Become part of our supportive network
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Ask questions and inspire others with your ideas and experiences
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Join the conversation on how to support social connection and address loneliness
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Discover opportunities for collaboration
Where to begin?
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Core resources
An introduction to practical loneliness support and evidence-based interventions.
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Connect with other members
Start conversations with other members who may be able to support you in your work
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Youth Hub
Discover practical resources to support you to tackle loneliness in your everyday work with young people.
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Events
See what is coming up in the Tackling Loneliness community.
London Roadshow (Networking)
Good Practice Mentors: Doing research with, not to: Co-producing meaningful research
Good Practice Mentors: Enhancing your Involvement Approach through Digital Inclusion
Good Practice Mentors: The role of Co-Production in reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness
Good Practice Mentors: Growing your group leadership and facilitation skills
Fortnightly Coffee Catch Up (Wednesdays)
Belfast Roadshow (Networking)
Good Practice Mentors: Creating Connections using Warm Welcome techniques
Good Practice Mentors: Engaging and involving others in dispersed communities
Good Practice Mentors: Looking for solutions in group work
Good Practice Mentors: Understanding how Warm Welcome Techniques can help you reset your group
Edinburgh Roadshow (Networking)
Manchester Roadshow (Networking)
Glasgow Roadshow (Networking)
Global Intergenerational Congress – #GICScot26
Age UK’s Silver Sunday – the national day for older people
News & Blog
Browse the latest blog posts from our members.
Featured blog
How Mentoring Helps Reduce Loneliness for Men
Members news