The impact of COVID-19 on Social Connection and Integration - the Connection Coalition responds to Government's call for evidence
In response to the recent call for evidence from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration, The Jo Cox Foundation has submitted evidence on behalf of the Connection Coalition, based on the experiences of Coalition members.
Your Digital Family

From home working and home learning to staying in touch with friends and relatives, families have been online more than ever. But young people and their parents and carers can find it hard to agree on the right balance, and make the most of what digital offers. That's where Your Digital Family comes in.
A Little More Conversation, A Little More Action

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and the unique collective experience of a nationwide lockdown, a spotlight has been shone on the issue of social isolation and loneliness and has highlighted some of the long term costs (mental, physical and economic) to our public services if left unaddressed or not treated as a fundamental part of our health and social care planning.
Overcoming Digital Exclusion for Community Connections

As we see the COVID-19 crisis widening inequalities between those online and not, how can we ensure we are not leaving those who need us most behind?
Levelling up beyond Covid-19: the Connection Coalition responds to Government on the changes we want to see in our society

In response to the recent call for submissions from Danny Kruger MP on how civil society and Government can sustain the acts of generosity and neighbourliness seen during the pandemic, the Connection Coalition submitted a series of recommendations based on the experiences of our members.
Making the Connection: 3 Sustainable Projects Creating More Resilient Communities

Hubbub's purpose is to develop inspiring ways of living that are good for the environment. In this article, Sam Longworth, Project Coordinator at Hubbub, describes how they design positive campaigns that disrupt the status quo to create more sustainable communities.
The Psychology of Loneliness - new report from the Campaign to End Loneliness

The Campaign to End Loneliness have released their new report 'The Psychology of Loneliness'. It is the first of its kind to look at how we can use approaches from psychology to address loneliness. It looks at how loneliness affects how people think and feel and how to provide better support for people who feel lonely or are at risk of feeling lonely.
Living it up in lockdown

This is a guest post from, Alice Williams, Sector Development Officer at Homeshare, who members carefully match people with spare rooms with people who can give 10hr/week of help around the house. Here Alice has rounded up some of the lovely stories they have heard to show how Homesharers really have been a lifeline to each other.
Mind's five tests to protect the nation’s mental health

The mental health charity and Connection Coalition member, Mind, has launched a new campaign which sets out the five tests they want the UK Government to take to protect the nation’s mental health.
Keeping connected during lockdown

This is a guest post from Louise, Chair of Kent Deaf Children's Society (KDCS). Here she showcases their sunflower kit, something for the children to do with their parents, to nurture and watch grow during lockdown.