Welcome to our 2024 Christmas countdown calendar of kindness, warmth, wellness and community spirit! Each day until Christmas we will be sharing info on how to help one another stay safe and well.
Loneliness and social isolation impact around 9 million people in the UK, affecting both physical and mental health. This winter and beyond, simple steps like going for a walk, keeping in touch with others, or joining a befriending service can make a big difference.
Loneliness can affect anyone, at any time in their life. It is more than just being alone, although being isolated and alone can increase feelings of loneliness. It is subjective and what feels lonely for one person might be perfectly ok with another.
Social Isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness but is in itself the state of being distanced or isolated from other people. Some people like or have chosen to be isolated and it is possible to be isolated and still have many great friendships which prevent you from becoming lonely.
If you recognise the signs of loneliness or social isolation in yourself or others there is lots of support available visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/loneliness
You will find links to webpages with great resources on them and links to articles and resources that might help. You will also find information about some common ways of tackling loneliness, building connections and reducing social isolation.
We’ll see you tomorrow for day 10 of our Christmas countdown calendar!
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