Ready Friends Befriending Forum

Bringing together Reading's community groups, charities, friends and neighbours taking action on loneliness and social isolation.

Men's Loneliness and Social Isolation

"Men's loneliness is misunderstood, and the solution isn't just about social contact. Men’s mental health is well established as having a distinct character, with notions of masculinity often said to be at the root of the problem." King's College, London.

Feedback from previous Befriending Forums highlights an interest in exploring the experience of men facing loneliness and social isolation. Local groups will be sharing what they offer local men, why it's needed, how people can access it, and the impact it has.

It will be an opportunity for people to find out more about supporting clients and their carers, who are experiencing loneliness.

Speakers include:

• Together for Mental Wellbeing, Men's MH service
• Andy's Man Club
• Reading Men's Sheds
• Man V fat
• Men Walking and Talking

The programme will include time for informal networking and an opportunity to share news, promote your service and find out about funding, events and training. Refreshments provided.