tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-09-13T13:05:51+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-57-independent-expert-on-older-persons 2024-09-13T13:05:51+01:00 UN Human Rights Council 57: Independent Expert on Older Persons UK Statement for Independent Expert on Older Persons. Delivered at the 57th Human Rights Council in Geneva. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/celebrities-and-influencers-join-forces-to-tackle-loneliness 2024-02-29T13:06:44+00:00 Celebrities and influencers join forces to tackle loneliness TV personalities and social media influencers back the launch of a Government campaign to address the stigma around loneliness in young people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/we-must-adapt-for-an-ageing-population-says-chief-medical-officer 2023-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 We must adapt for an ageing population says Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty's annual report says we can improve older citizens' quality of life, and this should be a major aim of policy and medical practice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/volunteering-boost-for-charities-libraries-and-museums 2023-10-27T00:00:00+01:00 Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums for disadvantaged areas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-research-shows-lonely-seems-to-be-the-hardest-word-for-students 2023-09-19T23:16:42+01:00 New government research shows ‘lonely’ seems to be the hardest word for students As students prepare for freshers’ week, new research has found that nearly half of students worry they would be judged if they admitted to feeling lonely. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-fund-to-tackle-loneliness-and-boost-volunteering-in-disadvantaged-areas-launched 2023-04-18T10:35:39+01:00 Major fund to tackle loneliness and boost volunteering in disadvantaged areas launched Youth clubs, mental health charities and social enterprises are among the organisations to benefit from up to £30 million to create volunteering opportunities and help reduce loneliness. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-research-identifies-clear-links-between-loneliness-and-mental-health-distress 2022-06-12T16:11:13+01:00 New Government research identifies clear links between loneliness and mental health distress New research finds a direct two-way link between the impacts of loneliness and greater mental health distress tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-for-transport-projects-to-help-tackle-loneliness 2022-05-23T09:57:49+01:00 Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-report-shows-success-of-local-radio-thanks-to-government-fund 2022-03-21T17:48:00+00:00 New report shows success of local radio thanks to government fund New research shows how the community radio sector is thriving thanks to continued government support. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/loneliness-minister-its-more-important-than-ever-to-take-action 2021-06-17T13:51:43+01:00 Loneliness minister: "It's more important than ever to take action" This Loneliness Awareness Week, the Loneliness Minister Baroness Barran has warned we are still in a ‘critical stage’ of tackling loneliness. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-message-from-the-uk-and-japanese-loneliness-ministers 2021-06-17T09:45:00+01:00 Joint message from the UK and Japanese Loneliness Ministers Joint message from the UK and Japanese Ministers for Loneliness on tackling loneliness. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-800-organisations-receive-new-funding-to-tackle-loneliness 2021-05-08T00:15:08+01:00 Over 800 organisations receive new funding to tackle loneliness More than 840 charities, community groups and grassroots organisations tackling social isolation have received a share of £4m to tackle loneliness tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-tablets-to-improve-lives-of-thousands-of-people-with-learning-disabilities 2021-02-25T00:15:00+00:00 Free tablets to improve lives of thousands of people with learning disabilities The £2.5 million Digital Lifeline Fund will provide devices, data and digital support to people with learning disabilities who can't afford to get online. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/satellite-powered-app-to-spot-loneliness-in-hotspots-in-uk-cities 2021-01-18T10:21:44+00:00 Satellite-powered app to spot loneliness in hotspots in UK cities A government-backed app that aims to tackle loneliness has been adopted by Leeds City Council tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jenrick-calls-for-community-togetherness-to-combat-loneliness 2020-12-29T10:13:07+00:00 Jenrick calls for community togetherness to combat loneliness Communities Secretary has thanked those who are continuing to spread festive cheer and tackling loneliness, while urging us all to look out for our neighbours. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-75-million-funding-to-tackle-loneliness-during-winter 2020-12-23T00:15:00+00:00 Government announces £7.5 million funding to tackle loneliness during winter Funding will help provide immediate and targeted relief to those most at risk of loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/community-groups-tackling-loneliness-to-benefit-from-4m-fund 2020-12-09T14:29:00+00:00 Community groups tackling loneliness to benefit from £4m fund Local Connections Fund will be open to charities and interest groups that reduce social isolation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/loneliness-minister-write-letters-to-people-isolating-at-home 2020-06-15T00:15:00+01:00 Loneliness Minister: Write letters to people isolating at home Public urged to reach out to vulnerable groups this Loneliness Awareness Week. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/oliver-dowdens-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-20-may-2020 2020-05-20T19:23:00+01:00 Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 20 May 2020 Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden gave the 20 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-plan-to-tackle-loneliness-during-coronavirus-lockdown 2020-04-22T14:47:00+01:00 Government launches plan to tackle loneliness during coronavirus lockdown The Government has launched a major effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak and period of social distancing.