Loneliness Awareness Week Activities
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Solo was written when Jack was at a low point, struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation. The song begins with a single piano chord to introduce a heart-breaking vocal […]
Drop into the Macmillan Wellbeing Centre and add your own moment of connection speech bubble to our connection wall.... helping us all to recognise how those small moments can make […]
Colleague Connections is a voluntary social initiative at ATS UK where colleagues can be paired up each month with a colleague to have a 15-30 minute chat. The initiative aims […]
It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek so we've created a display of fiction and non-fiction around the themes of loneliness, solitude and alienation.
“We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and […]
AEL Lunch Box Café is also getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week by offering half price tea and coffee throughout the week - come and have a drink and a […]
Would you like to take part in a daily art for wellbeing challenge for the month of June 2023, in your own time from home? Create your own “secret garden” […]
You go to work, school or events, but you feel like you’re in a room full of strangers. You don’t know how to start conversations, and you end up feeling […]
We will include a short piece in our newsletter, which highlights LAW and the importance of moments of connection. We send out various newsletters targeted at the voluntary sector in […]
The Business Growth Network is the UK’s fastest growing hybrid network, offering both in-person and online networking events. We empower businesses, business owners and professionals to network, connect and grow. […]
Launched in 2014 in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, ‘Girls on Side’ is a women’s only mental wellbeing programme that delivers inclusive activities in a safe and welcoming […]
Located in Sunnylands Community Garden, Carrickfergus, the brightly painted yellow bench has been introduced to provide a place for people to come together to have a chat. The ethos behind […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
We’re the public living room people. Where: Albemarle Centre When: Monday 12th 9am - 4.30pm What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere […]
Everton in the Community has recently launched The People’s Place which supports anyone, regardless of age, gender or location, to promote positive mental health. The Peoples Place is a purpose-built […]
Thousands of refugees and asylum seekers are re-located to Liverpool each year which can present many complex challenges as they attempt to adapt to living in a new and unfamiliar […]
Tackling the Blues is a sport, physical activity and education-based mental health literacy programme, which supports children and young people aged six to 16-years who are experiencing, or are at […]
During LAW we will talk about loneliness and how we can encourage more moments of connection, at tenants meetings - with care staff and tenants.
Launched in 2007 in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Everton in the Community’s mental health football programme ‘Imagine Your Goals’ (IYG) uses football as a therapeutic tool to […]
Funded by The National Lottery, Everton Veterans’ Hub (EVH) engages ex-service personnel who are at risk of isolation with sport, training and social activities. Once ex-service personnel (EPS) return home […]
Join me live in person every Monday 10-11.30 at The Purplespoon Cafe in Highbridge, Somerset for a free cuppa, some love, some laughter and occasional knitting 😁 If you can't […]
We’re the public living room people. Where: Etcetera Community Hub. When: Open daily until 3pm. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere […]
Inspired Friendships is hosting 5 days of events, encouraging people to take a break from screens, put down our phones and reconnect with each other and nature. Join us for […]
Connection Matters.... Join us for a friendly craft session for adults. Come along to meet others, get creative and enjoy some you time! No need to book, just drop in! […]
Welcoming Spaces are warm, free, safe and supportive spaces you can visit. Hot drinks and refreshments.
We’re the public living room people. Where: York Travellers Trust,20 Falsgrave Cresent When: Monday 12th - Wednesday14th 10.30am - 2.30pm What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get […]
Drumming is good for your health and will make you happier. Rhythms at Home will introduce you to drumming. You will need drumsticks and a practice pad to get started. […]
Reach Out event focusing on why connection matters. Prior booking is required. Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, Tottenham, N15 5BN Call: 07392193430 for more details, information or any […]
Join us for our Women's Wellbeing Café Friendship Picnic as part of Loneliness Awareness Week. We will be meeting at Sheffield Botanical Gardens (Clarkehouse Road entrance) at 12pm. Please bring […]
Bring friends and game the day away, at The CTRL Pad we are supporting loneliness awareness week. Pay for one hour and a friend plays free!
If you would like to explore the possibility of volunteering for us then please come and join us for afternoon tea on Monday 12th June at 1.30 pm at Manor […]
Reach Out event focusing on why connection matters. Prior booking is required. Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, Tottenham, N15 5BN. Please call: 07392193430 for more information or any […]
In honour of Loneliness Awareness Week and in the spirit of 'connection matters' why not get together with friends at Dirty Martini Bristol and take advantage of
We are currently offering all our group delivery online via a digital platform. Please email: support@ypas.org.uk. You will be invited to a one to one virtual meeting to register before […]
👫 Monday 12th June, 6-7:30pm: Creative Writing – Brixton Explore poetry, short story writing and find your voice at our Creative Writing club. Absolutely no writing experience is necessary! Contact […]
What is The ‘L’ Word? I have the pleasure of holding The ‘L’ Word where we will be exploring loneliness in aid of Loneliness Awareness Week! We all experience loneliness […]
