A little reminder: Loneliness takes many forms, and can affect us all.
#RandomActsOfConnection like a quick phone call, a chat over a coffee, or asking how someone is can make a big difference 💕
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
The 10th June marked the beginning of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, organised by the Marmalade Trust. This year's theme, #RandomActsofConnection, encourages everyone to increase those simple, everyday moments of connection that help us feel happier and less lonely.
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Chatty Chairs are touring the county and shall be here tomorrow at 10-4pm! Come and find out the social stories behind the chairs and how they are helping to combat feelings of loneliness. Pop by, take a seat, and have a chat. #RandomActsOfConnection#lonelinessawarenessweek2024
ALT Two decorated chairs representing stories from rural communities in Norfolk.
A Dutch supermarket chain introduced slow checkouts for people who enjoy chatting, helping many people, especially the elderly, deal with loneliness.
The move has proven so successful that they installed the slow checkouts in 200 stores.
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A little reminder: Loneliness takes many forms, and can affect us all.
#RandomActsOfConnection like a quick phone call, a chat over a paned, or asking how someone is can make a big difference 💕
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
ALT Two elderly women with short gray hair are sitting at a colorful, mosaic-tiled table, laughing while drinking from red mugs. The woman on the left is smiling warmly, while the woman on the right is laughing heartily.
This year's theme for Loneliness Awareness Week (10-16 June), #RandomActsOfConnection, reminds us that by adding small and simple moments of connection to our day, we feel happier, less lonely, and increase our sense of belonging.
Wiltshire is a wonderful mix of hamlet, village, town and city living. We also have lots of rural retreats. Sometimes your neighbours will be metres away, or miles.
Check in with your neighbours #RandomActsOfConnection#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
👋 53% of us have never said hello to our neighbours!
For #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, we're challenging you 🫵 to make #RandomActsOfConnection - smile, say hello or good morning to one of your neighbours today!