by Louise Rees | Jan 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Customer service teams can help tackle loneliness. In an article for ‘My Customer’ editor Chris Ward writes: “It’s been predicted that up to 75% of all customer service calls will be made out of loneliness by 2026. What can organisations do to...
by Louise Rees | Jan 11, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
All of us can probably remember a time when we felt lonely. In the UK, around 45% of people report experiencing loneliness – with 5% of people experiencing severe loneliness. A study reported in The Conversation has found that living in crowded urban areas increases...
by Louise Rees | Jan 11, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, according to a new study co-led by UCL researchers that suggests the idea of smoking as a sociable pastime may be a myth. Read the full article in UCL news here and the full...
by Louise Rees | Dec 20, 2021 | Loneliness
Social scientist Kasley Killam of Social Health Labs shares seven research-based tips for looking after your social wellness over the holidays. Listen to Kasley’s Youtube presentation here.
by Louise Rees | Dec 15, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
Nathalie Norris and Tim Hacker are both keen gardeners who met each other at the Innermost Gardens in Mount Victoria recently: she gardens to keep active while he volunteers at the community garden. Gardeners thrive on getting their hands dirty and communicating with...
by Louise Rees | Dec 7, 2021 | Loneliness
As part of our Light up loneliness campaign, the New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness asked local and regional councils about their work to understand and tackle loneliness. Successful council initiatives to combat loneliness include: Welcome bags with information...
