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Home-Start celebrates its 50th anniversary nationwide this year, and Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan have been integral to the community of Greater Manchester since 1999. We asked Kathryn Eckersley, managing director of H-S TSW, a bit about the charity. What do you do in or around Manchester?  At the heart …

Are you struggling for ideas of what to do this summer? Want to stay close to home but still have fun? Look no further! We have compiled some activities on offer this summer, some for kids and some for adults. Take a look at the list below, and please visit …

The Marmalade Trust has a simple mission: ‘To create a society where we recognise that loneliness exists and support each other to find new social connections’. In 2017, the Marmalade Trust created ‘Loneliness Awareness Week’, with the goal to reduce stigma and encourage people to talk about loneliness openly and …

Loneliness Awareness Week is an annual campaign created by the Marmalade Trust which aims to raise awareness of loneliness in the UK. This year’s theme is Connection Matters. Human connections, no matter how big or small, are important to everyone. At House of Books & Friends, we understand why connections …

At House of Books & Friends, we think it’s important to understand different types of loneliness and how they can impact individuals in various ways. Today, we’re talking about loneliness in caregivers. Caregiving for loved ones as they get older or become sick can be a difficult yet rewarding experience, …

Having a mental health problem can increase your chance of feeling lonely. Some people may have misconceptions of what it means to suffer with your mental health, and this can make us apprehensive about opening up to people about how we feel in fear of feeling judged or misunderstood. This …