THE MP for South Swindon s efforts to tackle loneliness among the vulnerable has made progress in his campaign. Robert Buckland wrote to Baroness Barran on behalf of the HF Trust to ask what is being done to help people with learning disabilities or without internet access to connect with others online. He said: Throughout the Covid pandemic, the ability to connect online has been a lifeline for many people, supporting them to maintain important connections with friends, family and colleagues. But many people, including those with learning disabilities, face barriers to digital connectivity as a result of the lack of access to mobile technology and the internet, as well as a lack of skills and confidence.
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Talking about loneliness can be a “healing act”, the Government’s minister for loneliness has said as she urged people not to forget that others may be struggling as society rebuilds from the pandemic.
Baroness Diana Barran said loneliness “is unquestionably a major public health challenge” and that the lockdowns have shown people “how important our connections are to us”.
The UK is at a “critical stage” in tackling loneliness, she said, adding that it is important people do not make assumptions as there are a “whole lot of people who we might not expect to be struggling”.
As part of its #LetsTalkLoneliness campaign, the Government is urging everyone to check in with friends, family and neighbours, asking how they feel about getting out and about again.