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...our updated training is now live! Access the new Social Isolation and Loneliness Training from this page.

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About the course

Our Social Isolation and Loneliness Training looks at the impact social isolation and loneliness can have on our mental health and shares tips for spotting the signs that someone may be struggling with social isolation or loneliness and tips for how you could support them.

Who it’s for

The training is recommended for anyone aged 16 and over who would like tol better understand social isolation, loneliness and the role they could play in helping others. 

Training aims

Through the training, we aim to:

  • Raise awareness of social isolation and loneliness
  • Share more about signs that someone may be struggling
  • Share tips and ideas for how to support someone
  • Highlight the importance of social connectivity
  • Help build stronger, more supportive communities.

At the end of the course, you'll have an option to download a certificate of completion.

How long it will take

We recommend allowing at least 30 minutes to complete this course.

Take the Social Isolation and Loneliness Training

This Social Isolation and Loneliness Training launched May 2025. This training replacing the previous Social Isolation/Step Up training which launched in June 2020.

Testimonials

"This training is simple, informative and accessible. I would definitely recommend it." 

"Scenarios very good and relevant. Was able to complete this training at own pace, did not feel pressure or rushed."

"I think this is really good and simple to follow - I plan to share this with others so they can learn more about isolation and loneliness." 

"It's been really helpful to understand the differences between loneliness and social isolation, as I have often categorised them together. I feel much more confident at identifying them individually now, and have a wider understanding of how they can present."

"It's refreshing to see the acknowledgment that anyone, at any stage of life, can experience feelings of loneliness. The part about the new mum experience really resonated with me. Thank you."

Funded by

This training update was made possible by Mersey Cares NHS Charity (registered charity number 1191576) and funded by NHS Charities Together (registered charity number 1186569).

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Acknowledgements 

We would like to thank everyone who shared their experiences of social isolation and loneliness to support the development of this training course. 

This training was developed with Dynamic

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