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<p>We recently published our strategy for tackling loneliness. This set out a raft
of cross-government measures to take the first steps in tackling loneliness and takes
forward recommendations from the Jo Cox Commission.</p><p> </p><p>DCMS specifically
is providing up to £1.8million to increase the number of community spaces available.
This follows the announcement this summer of more than £20million of new funding for
projects that bring people and communities together.</p><p> </p><p>With the Office
of National Statistics, the department has developed the ‘loneliness measure’ (to
enable consistent analysis and build the evidence base), and will be piloting better
use of open data around facilities and accessibility with local government. The department
is launching an awareness campaign and including loneliness in internet safety.</p>
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