This week, we are introducing Emily Abbott, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Intergenerational England, championing the 'Intergenerational Approach'. @IntergenEngland We are delighted to have you on board! Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to see the full introduction.

Today an article was published in @ConversationUK , which shares people's personal stories of loneliness. It shows that loneliness can strike us all at any time. Whilst we agree with the author that loneliness is an inevitable part of being human and shouldn't be stigmatised, there are things that can be done to improve people's relationships with others, and with themselves, and to help gain a sense of belonging. Join us at the Campaign to fight for a more socially connected and supportive society. The article can be found here: tinyurl.com/2wxcc4st #EndLoneliness

Great news! The Campaign to End Loneliness is back and under management of a new team! Professor Andrea Wigfield and Associate Professor Antonia Ypsilanti of the Centre for Loneliness Studies at Sheffield Hallam University have taken over the Campaign from the previous team as co-directors. They bring with them years of experience and expertise of research in the field of loneliness. Andrea is a leading researcher on loneliness and social isolation, specialising in the wider health and social determinants and implications through research, programme evaluation, and evidence-based policy and practice. She has managed around over 100 research projects, many co-produced with organisations and individuals. She is committed to producing research which can translate into policy and practice change. Antonia is a behavioural scientist and leading researcher on loneliness and mental health outcomes. She is particularly interested in how people with different loneliness experiences perceive, interpret, and interact with their social environment. She is collaborating closely with community groups at-risk for socio-economic exclusion and with organisations interested in tackling loneliness, and promoting social welfare and mental health. Antonia has rich experience in leading or co-leading research grants funded by the European Commission, Age UK, and the Youth Endowment Fund. She is also an active member in her community engaging in a lot of charitable and social welfare activities. ----------------- As a team we’re in the process of establishing a new Advisory Board and a PPIE group of people with lived experience of loneliness to guide our work. If you are interested in either please contact us. We will soon be back with regular posts, newsletters, and information to help continue the Campaign to End Loneliness. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter by following the link to our website in the bio.