Derby City Council will be supporting the Great Winter Get Together campaign, to help tackle loneliness in Derby. Run by the Jo Cox Foundation
This national fortnight runs from 16 – 29 January, celebrating the places where people can go to connect this winter and combat loneliness.
Across the UK, more than 9 million people and 15% of young people face chronic loneliness. With the cost-of-living crisis making it more difficult for many people to access their usual social activities, local places - where people can chat and get to know others - will play a vital role in alleviating loneliness this January.
Each day the Council will be putting the spotlight on various warm spaces across the city that have been set up to offer a range of free, social activities including toddler and craft groups, community cafes and knit and natter groups.