Guest blog by: Andrea Frankenthal, Founder & CEO of hapipod.com – Homeshare Matching Site Making loneliness a personal challenge When I started university, I read Lynne Reid Banks’ ‘ The L-Shaped Room’ . For me, it was a tale of loneliness that profoundly affected me. I vowed not to let loneliness impact my life, and to help others do the same! I made sure I had ‘a friend for all occasions’, and as a natural networker, I loved helping others connect too. Later in life, afte

Guest blog by: Libraries Connected , who are supporting Loneliness Awareness Week by encouraging libraries across their network to create welcoming spaces for connection and conversation. Loneliness is not always visible, yet its impact on individuals and communities can be profound. During Loneliness Awareness Week , we are reminded that tackling isolation is not only about services, but about creating spaces where people feel they belong. Public libraries are exactly that.

Guest blog by:  Rachael is a Communications Consultant at Trinity Centre, with whom she has been working since 2021. Trinity was established in 1972  for the benefit of Newham residents, particularly those who may be isolated, marginalised and vulnerable, to create a community space for education, support and connection. This June, from 15 to 21 June 2026 , we’re taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week , a global campaign hosted by leading loneliness charity Marmalade Trust