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Westminster Hall
Digital Exclusion - Wed 28 Feb 2024
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Mentions:
1: Derek Thomas (Con - St Ives) Many will remember that I secured a debate on loneliness, isolation, and digital and financial inclusion - Speech Link
2: Saqib Bhatti (Con - Meriden) They can have other benefits too, such as connecting communities, reducing loneliness and making public - Speech Link
3: Saqib Bhatti (Con - Meriden) Friend the Member for St Ives (Derek Thomas) mentioned the cross-Whitehall ministerial group for loneliness - Speech Link

Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Oct. 27 2023

Source Page: Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums
Document: Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums (webpage)

Found: Research has also shown that loneliness is closely linked with mental health and wellbeing, and that

Petitions
Ulverston Library - Mon 19 Feb 2024
No Department present

Mentions:
1: None opportunities for people to learn and improve, and bring communities together to support integration and tackle loneliness - Speech Link

Westminster Hall
Funding for Youth Services - Wed 28 Feb 2024
Department for Business and Trade

Mentions:
1: Rachel Hopkins (Lab - Luton South) meaningful activities for young people have arguably never been needed more, with challenges such as loneliness - Speech Link
2: Lilian Greenwood (Lab - Nottingham South) young people in England having a probable mental health disorder; there is rising social isolation and loneliness - Speech Link
3: Stuart Andrew (Con - Pudsey) the development of specific skills.I am glad that a number of Members mentioned our important work on loneliness - Speech Link

Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Sep. 19 2023

Source Page: New government research shows ‘lonely’ seems to be the hardest word for students
Document: New government research shows ‘lonely’ seems to be the hardest word for students (webpage)

Found: Minister for Loneliness, Stuart Andrew said: As these findings make clear, loneliness can affect anyone

Early Day Motion
10th anniversary of Alzheimer Scotland’s Mind That Song in East Dunbartonshire (10 Signatures)
4 Mar 2024
Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Mind that Song’ service in East Dunbartonshire; notes that on Friday 14th March 2014 Bearsden Cross Church hosted its first venture with Alzheimer Scotland called Mind that Song to provide hospitality and an opportunity for a sing song for people …
Departmental Publication (Guidance and Regulation)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Oct. 26 2023

Source Page: About the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
Document: About the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund (webpage)

Found: an up-to-£30-million package of funding designed to widen participation in volunteering and tackle loneliness

Scottish Parliament Debate - Main Chamber
Mental Health - Tue 07 Nov 2023

Mentions:
1: Harper, Emma (SNP - South Scotland) Across remote and rural Scotland, many people—particularly older people—experience social isolation and loneliness - Speech Link
2: Todd, Maree (SNP - Caithness, Sutherland and Ross) The fund supports grass-roots community groups in building resilience and tackling social isolation, loneliness - Speech Link

Westminster Hall
International Men's Day - Tue 21 Nov 2023
Department for Business and Trade

Mentions:
1: Nick Fletcher (Con - Don Valley) I have heard of loneliness in occupations. With regards to suicide, lonely farmers are a concern. - Speech Link
2: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) He touched on some of the things I wish to speak about: suicide rates, prostate cancer and loneliness - Speech Link
3: Cherilyn Mackrory (Con - Truro and Falmouth) Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) about loneliness in rural communities, loneliness is absolutely front - Speech Link
4: Abena Oppong-Asare (Lab - Erith and Thamesmead) He also talked about loneliness in rural areas.I thank the right hon. - Speech Link

Departmental Publication (Guidance and Regulation)
Home Office

Mar. 12 2024

Source Page: Physical and mental health support for people seeking asylum
Document: Physical and mental health support available for people seeking asylum (PDF)

Found: Website: https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/ Every Mind Matters Loneliness The NHS provides