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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 …

Manchester Community Central  Manchester Community Central supports the volunteering sector, and on their website there’s a whole range of volunteering opportunities for whatever you are interested in doing. Greater Manchester Green City This is the place to look if you’d like to put your time into helping the environment and …

It’s spring time, and the world is waking up again! At House of Books & Friends we recognise the importance of feeling connected to the community around us in helping to prevent feelings of loneliness. Looking for literary events to get involved in this month? Here are some of our …