Campaign to end loneliness at Christmas

Christmas is meant to be a time of joy. No one should feel they are alone, especially at Christmas. Loneliness can have a big impact on our mental and physical health. 

We know that Covid has been tough for our communities. Around a million more people became chronically lonely during lockdown – resulting in 3.7 million adults in the UK reporting that they were often or always lonely by the beginning of 2021.*

Are you or do you know somebody who is feeling alone? There are many ways to combat loneliness – why not visit a friend this holiday, or give a ring to an elderly relative who you haven’t talked to for a while? 

Support for loneliness

We have gathered a list of local services to help you to tackle loneliness, from befriending services to getting involved with Tenant and Residents Associations (TRAs). 

• Tenant and Resident Associations (TRAs) – If you would like to get involved with your TRA, please contact your area's Community Development Worker by calling 0161 686 8000 or email enquiries@sixtownhousing.org or contact the group with our handy list on our website.
• Activities like the walking group, yoga and digital drop-in sessions at Jubilee Centre and other activities organised by AgeUK Bury
• Age UK telephone friendship - offering Bury residents over 60 a regular call to have a chat, and answer any queries they may have.
• Community Activities in Bury Directory – from garden projects to community cinema groups
• List of sport clubs and activities on Bury Council’s website
• Bury Voluntary, Community and Faith Alliance – volunteering and training opportunities
• Visit Bury – from festive events to the best restaurants and festivals

*Results of survey in June 2021 from the ‘Campaign to End Loneliness’

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