The focus of Time To Talk Day is mental health and wellbeing. We know sharing time, talking to each other and feeling like we belong and are connected to those around us makes an incredible difference. 

Maybe there is a new parent, or someone recently diagnosed with a health condition and having to come to terms with a lifestyle change. Perhaps a neighbour several doors along has retired, changed jobs or someone else has been bereaved or had a relationship breakdown -  perhaps older children move out and 'empty nest' has become a reality - perhaps something as simply as an injury or post-operative period and unable to take part in a regular hobby / see friends there could be impacting on someone's wellbeing significantly or recently moving to a new location and losing the benefits of a familiar place and people.

All of those indicate major changes for individuals to have to accept and adapt to - but many others may feel lonely, anxious, shy, rushed and miss out on chats and getting to know their neighbours - or perhaps they may be the perfect person to help get an idea actioned with and would love to join you in a particular activity / plan! Don't forget care homes and sheltered housing, new families with little English and those with disabilities or conditions which mean that they are not able to get around as they used to ..... so many opportunites, so why not make "Time to Talk" and keep it going throughout the year? Lots of resources available on their website too. 

Enjoy!