Loneliness Awareness Week 2024 Launch and Awards

News – 4 June 2024

Loneliness Awareness Week 2024 is being launched with awards for volunteers who build social connection
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On Friday 7th June, The Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Sue Jameson, will present volunteers who build social connection for people age 50+ in Haringey, with a LAW 24 Award.

Recipients include:

  • Shared Reading Hosts
  • Haringey Walk Leaders
  • Tottenham Talking Peer Support Teams
  • SGV Cancer Volunteers
  • Artful Codgers Artists
  • Salvation Army Seniors Programme
  • Lordship Hub Coffee Morning
  • Supported Housing Hub Hosts

The Event will also launch a week of activities that promote social connection and reduce the stigma around Loneliness.

Downloads

Loneliness Awareness Week Activities Programme

Loneliness Awareness Week activities leaflet
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