The Platform
The Platform
29 July 2021 / Organization
We’ve been experts in the field of loneliness and connection since 2011. We share research, evidence and knowledge with thousands of other organisations and the public to make a difference to older people’s lives. Building the evidence: we develop new evidence and synthesise existing evidence to create practical resources that answer key questions on loneliness. We gather together and offer to policy makers and practitioners the latest evidence on loneliness and isolation. We draw on research through our Research and Policy Hub which engages academics and specialists from across the world. With these academic partners, we work to make new research as relevant and practical as possible for organisations that are working directly to support people experiencing loneliness, or making commissioning decisions. Convening and supporting the loneliness community: we bring together a community of practice, learning and insight among organisations working on this issue. We aim to support this community to share expertise, knowledge and experience. The Campaign to End Loneliness offers organisations who want to tackle loneliness the latest research, opportunities to meet through events, and regular information to share the motivation and momentum behind this issue. Making the case for action: much of our time is spent campaigning - communicating with, convincing and persuading those who make choices about health and care spending to tackle and prevent loneliness. We provide a strong voice to commissioners of services and activities at a local and national level through our media wok and through providing practical tools an resources to help others reduce loneliness in their work.
The Campaign to End Loneliness believe that people of all ages need connections that matter. There are nine million lonely people in the UK who lack the friendship and support we all need. Our vision is that everyone can live a life free from chronic loneliness. We work to ensure that: People most at risk of loneliness are reached and supported; services and activities are more effective at addressing loneliness; and a wider range of loneliness services and activities are developed.
Age-friendly Environments
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Civil Society Organization
loneliness, social isolation