Brought to you by the Marmalade Trust
This year’s theme: is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion.

Loneliness Awareness Week is a national campaign led by the Marmalade Trust to highlight the issue of loneliness and encourage us all to build stronger more connected communities. This year Loneliness Awareness week takes place between 9-15 June – this year’s theme – reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion – invites us to destigmatise the feeling of loneliness and acknowledge that we can all feel lonely by offering or being involved in connection activities.

How You Can Get Involved

The Marmalade Trust website is full of inspiration. You’ll find:

• A map of local events happening near you
• Creative ways to take part—whether on your own, at work, or with a group

Here are a few more ideas to get you started:

• Go for a walk – smile or chat to someone new
• Smile at someone you don’t know
• Offer to buy a coffee for a colleague or stranger
• Call or message a friend or family member you haven’t spoken to in a while
• Help a neighbour with a small task
• Volunteer your time to a local cause
• Join a community group or club
• Learn an instrument or join a choir

If you are worried or anxious about making new connections, start small and build up your confidence.

Why This Matters

Loneliness is more than just a fleeting feeling—it can have a serious impact on our mental and physical health. According to the Marmalade Trust:

• Chronic loneliness increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, depression, and cognitive decline
• It’s associated with poor sleep and early mortality
• The health impact is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day
• Those who feel lonely are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia

To learn more about the effects of loneliness and how to manage it, check out the blog post “Managing Loneliness” on our website. You’ll find practical strategies and personal insights to support yourself or someone you care about.

Need Support?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling with loneliness, speaking to a professional can help.
Paul offers a free initial phone consultation to discuss your needs and ensure he’s the right fit to support you.

Call: 07843 813 537 Or complete the form on the Contact Page
(If Paul doesn’t answer straight away, he’s likely in a session—please leave a message and he’ll get back to you as soon as he can.)