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Scottish Government Launches New National Strategy to Tackle Loneliness and Isolation.

Stuart Mitchell

A new national strategy, one of the first in the world, is being developed to tackle loneliness and isolation.  The draft plan, now open for consultation, will look at the causes of social isolation and loneliness and how they can be addressed. Views are also being sought on how communities can build on the work of the Scottish Government, and lead on ensuring those at risk of becoming lonely or isolated have access to the right support networks. Launching the draft strategy and consultation on a visit to the Hidden…

BMB & The Campaign to End Loneliness Launch ‘The Loneliness Project’

Stuart Mitchell

BMB have launched a thought-provoking new campaign, for the Campaign to End Loneliness, designed to raise awareness around the UK’s growing loneliness epidemic and to help end the stigma surrounding it. The Campaign to End Loneliness has revealed that 9 in 10 people (89%) believe loneliness in older age is more likely now than ever – with over half of British adults saying that admitting to loneliness is difficult. The Campaign also released a review by the London School of Economics (LSE) that demonstrates that it pays to invest in…

Asda Foundation Awards over £1.25 Million to transform community spaces across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

The Asda Foundation has announced a transformative £1.25 million investment in 79 community projects across the UK, aimed at revitalising local spaces where people connect, access vital services, and build stronger communities. From village halls and community centres to youth hubs and churches, each of the 79 grants will support the development, improvement, or repair of community spaces. Ranging from £10,000 to £20,000, the grants will ensure small, grassroot groups can continue to bring communities together, and operate from spaces that are safe, inclusive, and fit for purpose. According to…

2.5 million under 25s struggling to afford food – Co-op and Barnardo’s call for action

Stuart Mitchell

One in five young people – an estimated 2.5 million – have had trouble affording food in the last six months, according to new research from Co-op and Barnardo’s.* Almost a quarter (23%) said they were unable access healthy food in their own communities.** In response, Co-op and Barnardo’s are calling for action to set up a food partnership in every community by 2030.  According to Sustainable Food Places, a food partnership is “a local alliance of organisations and individuals working together to improve their food system.” Most consist of…

1 in 3 young people have fears about their future daily – Co-op and Barnardo’s step up support

Stuart Mitchell

Fears about the future have become part of daily life for more than 1 in 3 (36%) young people across the UK, according to new research* from Co-op and Barnardo’s.  Over 2,000 people aged 10-25 were asked about their hopes and ambitions.* Just 30% said they believe they will achieve their dream job, while more than a quarter (29%) don’t feel positive about their future at all.   Brodey, 19, from Middlesborough, described how easy it is to lose hope:  “People don’t want to better themselves, because they think it’s impossible, or that…