In March, researchers from the University of Sheffield, University of York, and University of Edinburgh came together at the Department for Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, to discuss their shared interest in loneliness. The group specifically focused on topics such as parental loneliness, women’s reproductive health, and health inequalities. The session was facilitated by Ruth Read more

This month I will be searching through published academic research to explore what has been written that describes or evaluates support for parents who feel lonely in the perinatal period. I hope to have a summary of the key findings by June. Read the full review protocol here! Read more

Last summer, Between Humans and Blaze Trails CIC partnered with the Greenwich Inclusion Project to deliver a project that aimed to support Syrian Families to get out walking in their local community. The project was funded by the Charlton Athletic Community Trust and evaluated by Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe as part of her voluntary work for Read more

I am so excited to share that the first Advisory Group meetings have taken place. An incredible 27 people have been involved so far, and I feel very privileged to work with such a diverse and engaged group of people, who are as enthusiastic as me about improving support to prevent or reduce perinatal loneliness. Read more

I am delighted to share that I have had an incredible response to recruiting for the advisory groups! I have formed two groups – one for professionals/practitioners/academics and policy makers, and one for people with lived experience. However, many people have both professional experience and lived experience. I have recruited: midwives, health visitors, peer support Read more