In this honest, heartfelt piece, Drew Davies talks about the loneliness that took him by surprise and how speaking about it helped him heal. My loneliness caught me by surprise, as I’m sure it does for many of us. A family member died. A long-term relationship ended. Our mutual friends became less mutual. I found myself living – and working – alone, and the walls started to close in. I’m a novelist, so I’m used to spending a lot of time by myself. My last book, “The Locked-Aw

In this guest blog for Loneliness Awareness Week, Life Story Writer Rachel Lewis shares how her “Memories and Milestones” project uses creative storytelling to build connection, confidence, and community, helping people feel less alone and more understood. Loneliness can touch anyone, at any stage of life. It affects our confidence, health, and sense of belonging. As a Life Story Writer, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when people take time to reflect, reconnect, and share t

Georgina from loneliness charity Re-engage discusses new conversations and learning in the field of loneliness.

New research conducted by Marmalade Trust, in partnership with Ipsos, reveals stigma is stopping people opening up about loneliness.

Coach, presenter and mentor Kim Ingleby details her volunteering journey and offers little tips for alleviating loneliness.

Coach, presenter and mentor Kim Ingleby details her volunteering journey and offers little tips for alleviating loneliness.

Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman Clinic explore loneliness and menopause, and outline their events for Loneliness Awareness Week.

Ruth Lowe, Head of Loneliness Services at Age UK, explores the power of forming connections.

Helen Meech, Executive Director of The Climate Coalition, describes how The Great Big Green Week celebrates the power of people coming together to protect nature.

Yvonne Dawson, Head of Learning and Partnerships at Camerados, describes how Public Living Rooms create community and connection.

Duncan Silvey, co-founder of BS3 Daddin', describes how the playgroup provides a space for dads to get together in Bristol.

Citizens Advice describe how their services help people stay connected, and explain why they're taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week.

Bristol activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

Activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

David Barclay, Warm Welcome Campaign Director, describes why Warm Welcome are getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week.

Activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

In the run up to Loneliness Awareness Week, Dr Sam Carr explores the relationship between loneliness and storytelling.

In the run up to Loneliness Awareness Week, Women's Work Lab explore the prevalence of loneliness in motherhood and steps mums can take to alleviate the feeling.

Andrew Wileman, Deputy Director for Older People and the Loneliness Lead for UK and Ireland at the Salvation Army, describes how The Salvation Army is responding to loneliness.

Matthew Martin, Health and Wellbeing Officer at Swim England, describes how swimming helps us connect with others.