Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Publish an updated 'Tackling Loneliness' strategy & funding for programmes
Closed
68 signatures
What the petition asks
Seven years and four governments ago, the-then Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published its 'A connected society: a strategy for tackling loneliness' policy paper that subsequently reported every year until 2023.
We think loneliness is a silent epidemic, it holds no bias as to who it affects - young or old, male or female.
We think the 2018 strategy lacks sufficient updates to address the evolving crisis, exacerbated by post-pandemic isolation, economic pressures, and the decline of community spaces.
We are calling for an updated strategy in this Parliament, with dedicated funding for community programs, mental health support, and awareness campaigns to combat this growing public health crisis.
We think the 2018 strategy lacks sufficient updates to address the evolving crisis, exacerbated by post-pandemic isolation, economic pressures, and the decline of community spaces.
We are calling for an updated strategy in this Parliament, with dedicated funding for community programs, mental health support, and awareness campaigns to combat this growing public health crisis.
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
68
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
4 Aug 2025
Closed
4 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.