This week (9-15 June) is Loneliness Awareness Week a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness.

This national campaign is run by Marmalade Trust the UK’s leading loneliness charity offering support for all ages and is the only charity in the world specifically dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness.

This year’s theme is “Meeting Loneliness Together”, and is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion.

You can find out what event’s are on near you by visiting their Connection Map.