Loneliness: Men
Commons · Question 7297 · 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 plans to take to work with (a) community organisations and (b) mental health services to support the creation of networks for men experiencing loneliness.
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...