23rd September 2019
The Loneliness Action Group, a network of over 50 organisations currently co-chaired by the British Red Cross and Co-op as part of their partnership to tackle lonelines, has published an independent... Read more
18th September 2019
Scotland's People Annual Report 2018 has produced statistics about loneliness in Scotland for the first time, providing valuable data for organisations seeking to tackle loneliness as well as highlighting the... Read more
17th September 2019
Befriending Networks were delighted to be able to arrange for Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Older People and Equalities, with responsibility for the loneliness strategy to visit member organisation People... Read more
5th August 2019
Baroness Diana Barran is the new UK Minister for Loneliness, having been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary for Civil Society and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Lords Minister. She... Read more30th July 2019
All Party Parliamentary Group on Loneliness - Westminster Diane Claridge, Development Officer, attended the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) on Loneliness at Westminster on 15th July. The topic was Social... Read more11th July 2019
Befriending Networks wished to gain an idea, for 2019, of what services members are accessing and using, what they think about the services they do access/use and what, if anything,... Read more
10th July 2019
Every year, Befriending Week is celebrated from 1-7 November This is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about the positive impact befriending makes in communities and in people’s lives and... Read more
24th June 2019
"Barriers to Belonging" is a new report exploring the causes of loneliness and obstacles to seeking help for people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. The British Red... Read more
24th June 2019
Foreward to the Report by Tim Leech, CEO WaveLength Loneliness is finally gaining more attention. It can cause lower confidence, mood swings, and a loss of interest in life, leading to... Read more
17th June 2019
The first day of Loneliness Awareness Week is marked by the launch of the 'Let's Talk Loneliness' Campaign. The campaign's message is that "Loneliness is an issue that can affect... Read more
10th June 2019
Scottish Government funds innovative project on screen time The Scottish Youth Parliament and the Children’s Parliament are to create a package of advice on the healthy use of social media... Read more
27th May 2019
As recognition of the impact of Loneliness on health and well-being increases, efforts are taking place across the UK to solve this crisis. The following is from The Red Cross... Read more
8th May 2019
This Framework was developed by the Scottish Government jointly with partners from the volunteer and community sector, local government and NHS, with academics and social researchers, and with volunteers. The... Read more
17th April 2019
Following the publication of 'A Connected Island: An Ireland Free from Loneliness' on 13 June 2018, a €3 million mental health fund will be launched in May. This fund as well... Read more
1st April 2019
Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thank you for the fantastic contribution volunteers make. During the week, hundreds of events and celebrations take place across the country, saying thank... Read more
26th February 2019
Befriending Networks is delighted to announce that our new website has been launched today! Please explore the new site that will now appear at www.befriending.co.uk , login with your current... Read more
29th January 2019
Time Well Spent is a major new report into the volunteering experience published by NCVO in January 2019. It is the result of a national survey carried out through YouGov's... Read more
8th January 2019
The Big Lottery has announced: Tens of thousands of people experiencing loneliness to benefit from new £11.5m fund Building Connections Fund to be invested in organisations throughout England 126 organisations... Read more
19th December 2018
Befriending Networks is pleased to see the launch of Scottish Government’s strategy ‘A Connected Scotland’ to tackle loneliness and isolation. We are particularly pleased to note the profile of Befriending... Read more19th June 2018
Many thanks to Bauer Radio for their work across Scotland on the Take the Time Campaign, encouraging listeners to sign up to become volunteer befrienders in their areas. Bauer Radio... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved