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Loneliness is a deeply topical issue – and more and more people are asking, “What can I do to help?”
In January 2018, the UK government appointed a Minister for Loneliness to help address this growing concern. In Suffolk alone, around 40,000 people are believed to feel lonely (Mike Hennessey, Suffolk County Council Director of Adult and Community Services). And loneliness doesn’t discriminate – it can affect anyone, from children and teenagers to parents, neighbours, grandparents and great-grandparents.
The impact of loneliness on health
The effects of loneliness and social isolation are far more than emotional – they are physically harmful too. Research shows that chronic loneliness can be as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day (Holt-Lunstad, 2015), and it can have as great an impact as obesity.
We must do more. And the good news is, there are things we can all do.
Inspiring ways people are already making a difference
Here are just a few positive schemes making a real impact across the country:
What can you do to make a difference?
You don’t need to start a nationwide campaign – small, everyday actions can have a huge impact on someone’s wellbeing:
If you’re organising care for a loved one
In the care industry, we see both ends of the loneliness spectrum – some people consumed by it, others unaware of the toll it’s taking. If you’re putting a care package in place for a relative, don’t forget the social side:
What I do – and why it matters
I’ve become very mindful of loneliness and what it means for the people around me. I make it a priority to look after those who might be vulnerable to it – especially my Nanna. I drop in before work once a week and always make time at the weekend for a proper visit. If I can’t go, I check in with family to make sure someone else can.
What change can you make today?
Think about what small shift you can make in your routine to brighten someone else’s day. It could be a call, a visit, or simply checking in.
Most importantly – take action.
