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24 February 2026
Many of us look forward to spending time with our loved ones at Christmas. We often talk about how this is a time for family, love, and everyone coming together. Yet some people will be lonely this Christmas through no fault of their own.
While some people may prefer to be on their own, many may feel like they have no choice. If family live too far away, or they are the only one left, they may feel uncomfortable asking to spend time with friends, or like they are imposing. Therefore, minimising their loneliness must come from you!
If you notice someone around you exhibits any signs of loneliness, you should try to act. Leaving them could result in lower mood and a greater risk of depression or feeling desolate.
Inviting someone out for coffee, or even a chat, can make such a big difference.
With Christmas coming up, many people are making plans to spend time with their loved ones. If you know of a neighbour or member of the community who will be spending the day alone, you might want to consider inviting them round.
Even an invite for a few hours for Christmas dinner, not the whole day itself, could really brighten up someone’s day.
If you really want to go above and beyond, you may want to consider putting a post in local social media groups to see if anyone will be alone, and if they’d like to join.
For families, this can also be a great way to teach children to be grateful for what they do have, including the people in their life, as well as to show compassion to others.
Although Christmas is traditionally a Christian holiday, there may be some observances by members of other faiths. Schools term times are based around this, and some businesses may close over the festive period.
Yet, the UK is incredibly diverse, with people from all different walks of life. You may be unsure as to what you should do if an individual suffering from loneliness is not of the Christian faith.
You may still want to offer that invite and give them the option. It could be that you invite them for a specific part of the day that doesn’t involve religious observances. Likewise, they may want the opportunity to see traditions from other faiths.
Ultimately, don’t make the decision for them. Even if they decline due to religious boundaries, simply receiving that invite and knowing they are wanted can make a big difference to their mental health.
Although being on your own may not sound too bad in itself, it can have a devasting impact on a person’s welfare. It is estimated that 100 people die every hour due to loneliness. This is because it increases the risk of:
Christmas can be especially hard on an individual. Advertisements, movies, and television programmes all highlight the coming together of family and friends, which can make that loneliness all the more apparent.
Speak to Absolute if you need support over the Christmas period. While many of our visits involve personal care and health management, we also offer social visits for vulnerable individuals. This can be either short-term, or ongoing, depending on your needs.
Click below and contact us today: no one has to be lonely this Christmas.
Verity joined Absolute in February, 2025, initially as our HR & Recruitment Administrator. She was promoted to HR & Marketing Manager in October 2025.
With a background in HR, customer service, and marketing, Verity has taken the lead on crafting digital content.
Outside of work, Verity enjoys woodland walks, cooking, and video games.
