Written questions

Loneliness: Men

Commons · Question 123607 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 14 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle loneliness among older men.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 14 Apr 2026

The government is committed to supporting people of all ages, including older men, to have the social connections they need. Our ambition to strengthen positive social connections is a key part of achieving wider government objectives to create a healthie...