Written questions

Loneliness: Men

Commons · Question 7296 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to tackle loneliness in men aged (a) 18 to 30, (b) 30 to 60 and (c) over 60.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 14 Oct 2024

Chronic loneliness (feeling lonely often or always) can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background, although some groups, such as young people aged 16-25, are known to be at a higher risk. The government’s current work to tackle loneliness sup...