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Low wellbeing in the UK – trends, drivers and solutions

Recording: Online Webinar | Funders Forum

Recording: Online Webinar | Chronic Loneliness & Mental Health

Recording: Online Masterclass | A Framework for How to Evaluate Interventions on Loneliness

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Workshop Recording: ‘Loneliness at work | Why it matters in film and TV’ – 23rd October 2024

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Webinar Recording: ‘Welcome Back To the Hub – Meet the Team’ | 3rd October 2024

Evaluation of interventions to tackle loneliness

Exploring interventions to tackle loneliness

The state of loneliness: ONS data on loneliness in Britain

Policy paper. Tackling loneliness annual report March 2023: the fourth year

Tackling loneliness annual report March: The fourth year

Front page of the report, with text that says 'Loneliness at work. Report for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities.' The image is a photo of a wheelchair user at a work meeting.

Loneliness at work

Front page of the report with text that says 'Tackling loneliness through the built environment'. The image is a blue illustration of a local street, with people walking and talking to each other.

Tackling loneliness through the built environment

Front page of the England Policy Briefing from Mental Health Foundation. Black text on a white background that says 'Mental health awareness week. 9 - 15 May 2022. #IveBeenThere'

England policy briefing on loneliness

Front page of report from Mental Health Foundation that says 'All the lonely people. Mental Health Awareness Week. 9 - 15 May 2022.'

All the lonely people

Tackling Loneliness Annual Report. Policy Paper. Published 15 February 2022

Tackling loneliness annual report February 2022: The third year

Independent report: Tackling loneliness evidence review. Published 26 January 2022

Tackling loneliness evidence review

Front page of report that says 'Reducing loneliness among migrant and ethnic minority people. A resources for those commissioning, designing, delivering, or evaluating initiatives.' The image is an illustration of a person with a still expression, their hands clasped together, as they are lit by a spotlight.

Reducing loneliness among migrant and ethnic minority people

A guide to campaigning on loneliness

Front page of research. Title, One Small Step: let's create a kinder society for young people to thrive. September 2021

One small step

Front page of the report, with text that says 'OSR Systemic Review Loneliness Statistics, September 2021.'

OSR systemic review: Loneliness statistics

Front page of the report that says 'Opening up: Insights into loneliness among students'. The image is a photo of a young woman writing at a desk.

Opening up: Insights into loneliness among students

Front page of the report, with text that says 'Bereavement in the time of Covid-19.' A woman looks concernedly out of a window, with her hand raised against her chin.

Bereavement in the time of Covid-19

Front page of the report with text that says 'Lessons learned from befriending in the time of Covid-19'. The image is a photo of two people talking to each other.

Lessons from befriending in the time of Covid-19

Front page of the report that says 'Loneliness beyond Covid-19. Learning the lessons of the pandemic for a less lonely future.' The image is a photo of young person wearing a mask touching hands with an older person who is smiling. They are separated by a window.

Loneliness beyond Covid-19

Front page of the report which says 'A conceptual review of loneliness across the adult lifecourse (16+). Synthesis of qualitative studies. July 2019.'

Loneliness: A conceptual review

Report front page that says 'Using design to connect us. Insights from the Loneliness Lab community. Published by The Loneliness Lab' The image is an illustration of people of all ages playing outside, whilst other people are sitting and talking inside a building.

Using design to connect us

Front page of the report that says 'Loneliness monetisation report. June 17 2020. Analysis for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. By authors Peytringnet, Garforth-Bies, and Keohane.

Loneliness monetisation report

Front page of the report that says 'Breaks or breakdowns. Carers Week 2021 report'. The image is an illustration of a woman handing a cup of tea to an older woman sitting on a comfy chair.

Breaks or breakdown: Carers Week report

Report front page that says 'The world shrinks: Carer loneliness research by Carers UK as part of the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission.' The image shows a woman wrapping her arms around a smiling child.

The world shrinks: Carer loneliness

Report front page that says 'A community response to loneliness. A handbook of tips, activities and inspiration. A report by Local Trust.

A community response to loneliness

Report front page that says 'All our emotions are important: breaking the silence on youth loneliness'. The image is a photo of a young woman about to take a selfie while she looks at us.

All our emotions are important: Breaking the silence on youth loneliness

Report front page that says 'We are lonely, but not alone. How young people are beating loneliness, and what we can all do to help.' The image shows a young woman and man sitting on the floor and smiling, against a multi-coloured wall.

We are lonely, but not alone

Report front page that says 'Locked down, looking out - young people embracing co-operative values to tackle lockdown challenges. Two young women in a garden, with one giving the other a piggy back, and both smiling.

Locked down, looking out

Front page of the guide, with text that says 'Tips to help your remote project tackle loneliness'. The image is a photo of a person holding a mobile phone.

Tips to help your remote project tackle loneliness

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Employers and loneliness

Policy Paper. Loneliness Annual Report January 2021. Published 22 January 2021

Loneliness annual report: January 2021

Front page of the report, with text that says 'The Psychology of Loneliness: Why it matters and what we can do.' An older man holding a mug.

The psychology of loneliness

Front page of the report. The text says 'Promising approaches revisited: Effective action on loneliness in later life.' The image is a photo of an older woman laughing.

Promising approaches revisited

Policy Paper. Loneliness Annual Report January 2020. Published 20 January 2020

Loneliness annual report: The first year

Front page of the report, with text that says 'Combatting loneliness. A guide for local authorities.' An older man in a long coat looks out across the sea.

Combatting loneliness

Front page of the report, with text that says 'Bringing people together: how community action can tackle loneliness and social isolation. Insights and examples from the community and voluntary sector.'

Bringing people together

Report front page with text that says 'A brief guide to measuring loneliness for charities and social enterprises'. The image shows a woman enjoying a cup of tea.

A brief guide to measuring loneliness

A photo of an older woman and a younger woman. They are walking together outside, with trees behind them.

Barriers to belonging

Report front page that says 'A Connected Recovery. Findings of the APPG on Loneliness Inquiry' The image is an illustration of a person sitting on a bench surrounded by icons representing public services, money and buildings.

A connected recovery: Findings of the APPG on loneliness inquiry

Front page of the report with text that says 'A place to belong. The role of local youth organisations in addressing youth loneliness. August 2018, published by UK Youth.' The image is a photo of three young people standing together and smiling.

A place to belong: The role of youth organisations in addressing youth loneliness

Front page of the report, with text that says 'A Connected Society. A strategy for tackling loneliness - laying the foundations for change.' The images include a photo of Jo Cox MP and different community members either by themselves or laughing and smiling with other people.

A connected society: A strategy for tackling loneliness

Report front page with text that says 'Life after lockdown. Tackling loneliness among those left behind. The power of kindness.' The image shows a young woman with her head resting on her hand, looking forlornly into the distance.

Life after lockdown: tackling loneliness for those left behind

Report front page with text that says 'Right Up Your Street, How faith-based Organisations are Tackling Loneliness. A report by authors by authors Jeremy Simmons, Jenny Hadgrapft and Rodie Garland.' The image shows an illustration of people walking against a backdrop of houses.

Right up your street: how faith-based organisations are tackling loneliness

Report front page with text that says 'Extending our Reach in Tackling Loneliness. How social prescribing can achieve its aim by involving faith-based provision. A report by authors Jeremy Simmons, Jenny Hadgrapft and Rodie Garland.' The images shows an illustration of people walking against a backdrop of houses.

Extending our reach in tackling loneliness