For around 10 years I’ve worked on the issue of #loneliness and been fortunate to have met hundreds of people that have opened their lives and shared their stories on how this problem has impacted upon them. And, now here’s mine... #Endloneliness #LetsTalkLoneliness

#WSPD2024 Warning signs of suicide…

In support of #WSPD People experiencing chronic #loneliness are 17 times more likely to take their own lives.

When someone's dying or grieving, getting things in order can be overwhelming, especially if people at the companies you're dealing with don't understand what you're going through. This has to change. Sign @mariecurieuk's petition to #MakeSadminSimple: campaigns.mariecurie.org.uk/…

This is appalling. If these people actually used mobiltiy aids, would it disqualify them for political office? In an ageist ableist world, yes. Shame on @newyorker, yet again, for sanctioning #discrimination—especially in a world of longer lives. newyorker.com/culture/cover-…

Local authorities talk about #inclusion and invest heavily on this, and then forget about some of the basics? Like public WC’s… Over 14 million people of all ages, experience continence problems... many are excluded #isolation #loneliness #PublicHealth #disability #laterlife

The #Samarivans gallery is now live! Auction will open on 22nd September. Meantime have a browse of the VANtastic work on show and decide which is your favourite! 💚 shop.sarahgraham.info/collec…

Do you operate a group tackling isolation and loneliness in #Stevenage? @NorthHertsCVS are leading a partnership of community groups in the ‘all about us’ survey. The survey closes THIS FRIDAY!!! Please complete the survey at: nhcvs.org.uk/all-about-us-2…

How do we overcome #loneliness ? There is no one answer. We are each different. However, I do believe that having a sense of #purpose certainly helps. And this is so often denied us as we age. #Ageing #Ageism neurosciencenews.com/sense-o…

Five years on from the UK Government's first national strategy for #tacklingloneliness, we and @EndLonelinessUK are refreshing our call to action. What actions do you think the Government should prioritise for the next 5 years? Tell us here👉bit.ly/3CuHmc5

This year’s #LonelinessAwarenessWeek theme is connection. It’s what makes us human. Join me in strengthening community connection one exchange at a time. #ConnectionMatters www.LonelinessAwareness Week.org

A heart-breaking moment saved in an SS picture of deportations of Hungarian Jews at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. It was taken 79 years ago, most likely in late May 1944. A little child found a dandelion in the grass and is handing it or showing it to an older boy. All the people in this picture were waiting to be killed in gas chamber. They were murdered some time later. Please RT this unique document.

1 in 12 visually impaired people in the UK are estimated to be victims or survivors of domestic abuse. It doesn’t have to be this way. Stand with #TheUnseen and read our new report: bit.ly/TheUnseenDVA 📱Tweet the report to raise awareness: bit.ly/TheUnseenTw #DVA

@MervChangeAGEnt @AgeUK @Andy_Nazer If you can't join the webinar, please share with those who may.

Research Explores the Link Between Loneliness and a Lack of Trust psychcentral.com/news/lack-o…

Loneliness isn't the same as being alone. When it relates to loss, it can't just be sorted, or even easily understood. It may sound ungrateful & contrary, but being in company doesn't necessarily ease loneliness. Experiencing loneliness is neither straightforward nor consistent.

Are you working to alleviate #loneliness in Cambs and P’boro? If so, do take a few minutes out today to complete this important survey smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BTEFK1/ Please RT so that everyone can have their work captured #Letstallkloneliness

As part of our #ActOnPodcast series, we looked at bereavement, grief & loss with @RobinHewings from @EndLonelinessUK, @andy_nazer, @deborahbowman & @dugmacgregor. You can listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & Anchor FM. thriveldn.co.uk/season-2-epi…

Grief is different for each of us and therefore deeply personal. 7 weeks, 7 months, 7 years... often it stays with us and can resurface at any time. I spoke to someone recently who told me that the death of her daughter, 20 years ago, seemed as if it were just yesterday...

We don't just remember a loss, & grieve, on a specific day. There's no prescribed way of grieving. Yet, it's hard not to mark anniversaries. Today, a year since the 1st lockdown. It feels important to pause & reflect on so much loss, tragedy & hardship, & to look for shared hope.