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33% of 16–29 year olds report feeling lonely, compared to 17% of over-70s.
We need coordinated government action, and we must teach children early how to understand and cope with loneliness.
#Loneliness #Community #MentalHealth #Connection
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need coordinated government action, and we must teach children early how to understand and cope with loneliness.
#Loneliness #Community #MentalHealth #Connection
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The surprising truth about who the loneliest generations are
Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
33% of 16–29 year olds report feeling lonely, compared to 17% of over-70s.
We need coordinated government action, and we must teach children early how to understand and cope with loneliness.
#Loneliness #Community #MentalHealth #Connection
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need coordinated government action, and we must teach children early how to understand and cope with loneliness.
#Loneliness #Community #MentalHealth #Connection
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Loneliness can put a huge strain on personal finances, public services and the economy.
The Loneliness monetisation report (2020) calculated the cost of severe loneliness to be £9,537 💷
This comes from loss of productivity and wellbeing costs, among others.
#Loneliness #Community #Connection
The Loneliness monetisation report (2020) calculated the cost of severe loneliness to be £9,537 💷
This comes from loss of productivity and wellbeing costs, among others.
#Loneliness #Community #Connection
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Loneliness can put a huge strain on personal finances, public services and the economy.
The Loneliness monetisation report (2020) calculated the cost of severe loneliness to be £9,537 💷
This comes from loss of productivity and wellbeing costs, among others.
#Loneliness #Community #Connection
The Loneliness monetisation report (2020) calculated the cost of severe loneliness to be £9,537 💷
This comes from loss of productivity and wellbeing costs, among others.
#Loneliness #Community #Connection
Loneliness is expensive 💷
It strains public services, drains finances, lowers productivity, and holds back economic growth.
To unleash growth, we need to start treating loneliness as the systemic issue it is:
Coordinated strategy + Primary Legislation
It strains public services, drains finances, lowers productivity, and holds back economic growth.
To unleash growth, we need to start treating loneliness as the systemic issue it is:
Coordinated strategy + Primary Legislation
December 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Loneliness is expensive 💷
It strains public services, drains finances, lowers productivity, and holds back economic growth.
To unleash growth, we need to start treating loneliness as the systemic issue it is:
Coordinated strategy + Primary Legislation
It strains public services, drains finances, lowers productivity, and holds back economic growth.
To unleash growth, we need to start treating loneliness as the systemic issue it is:
Coordinated strategy + Primary Legislation
🌐 Can AI companions combat loneliness? The answer is… complicated.
New BMJ article shows that while AI can help in structured therapy, relying on chatbots too much may increase loneliness and reduce real-world connections. #Loneliness #MentalHealth
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
New BMJ article shows that while AI can help in structured therapy, relying on chatbots too much may increase loneliness and reduce real-world connections. #Loneliness #MentalHealth
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
AI chatbots and the loneliness crisis
Susan Shelmerdine and Matthew Nour consider how chatbot use presents both risk and benefit in tackling loneliness
AI chatbot systems, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, are used increasingly as co...
www.bmj.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🌐 Can AI companions combat loneliness? The answer is… complicated.
New BMJ article shows that while AI can help in structured therapy, relying on chatbots too much may increase loneliness and reduce real-world connections. #Loneliness #MentalHealth
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
New BMJ article shows that while AI can help in structured therapy, relying on chatbots too much may increase loneliness and reduce real-world connections. #Loneliness #MentalHealth
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
🚨 Loneliness in Britain has quadrupled Since 2019‼️
ONS data from last month found 24% of UK adults report feeling lonely often/ always
📈This is a fourfold rise from 6% in 2019
This is a public health crisis, putting huge strain on the NHS.
📢 Now is the time to act!
ONS data from last month found 24% of UK adults report feeling lonely often/ always
📈This is a fourfold rise from 6% in 2019
This is a public health crisis, putting huge strain on the NHS.
📢 Now is the time to act!
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🚨 Loneliness in Britain has quadrupled Since 2019‼️
ONS data from last month found 24% of UK adults report feeling lonely often/ always
📈This is a fourfold rise from 6% in 2019
This is a public health crisis, putting huge strain on the NHS.
📢 Now is the time to act!
ONS data from last month found 24% of UK adults report feeling lonely often/ always
📈This is a fourfold rise from 6% in 2019
This is a public health crisis, putting huge strain on the NHS.
📢 Now is the time to act!
Fantastic to be in Parliament for the APPG Marketplace on Tackling Loneliness.
Great discussions with MPs and sector colleagues all committed to building a happier, less lonely UK.
One message was clear: we need primary legislation on loneliness
Great discussions with MPs and sector colleagues all committed to building a happier, less lonely UK.
One message was clear: we need primary legislation on loneliness
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Fantastic to be in Parliament for the APPG Marketplace on Tackling Loneliness.
Great discussions with MPs and sector colleagues all committed to building a happier, less lonely UK.
One message was clear: we need primary legislation on loneliness
Great discussions with MPs and sector colleagues all committed to building a happier, less lonely UK.
One message was clear: we need primary legislation on loneliness