Blogs

Would your secondary school be interested in taking part in Neighbourly Lab’s project on addressing loneliness in schools? Or do you know one that would?

February 2026
Blogs

This is a chance for participating schools to think deeply about their students’ social health. We are delighted to be... Read more

Five things to remember when including residents voices in decision making

January 2026
Blogs

Listening is at the heart of what we do at Neighbourly Lab. We listen deeply to residents, we encourage community... Read more

New National Network Launches to Strengthen the Infrastructure of Local Welcome Across the UK

December 2025
Blogs

Released: December 2025 Neighbourly Lab has spent the past four years exploring how welcome is designed and experienced across the... Read more

Connected by Cause: Reflections on Loneliness Awareness Week and Beyond

June 2025
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By Aba Amihyia At the Tackling Loneliness Hub and Neighbourly Lab, we often talk about the importance of social connection... Read more

The Role Shops can have in Addressing Loneliness and Supporting Social Connection.

June 2025
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By Annette Holman Where are our places of connection? We may often think of infrastructure in public services as where... Read more

Reflections on Refugee Week 2025

June 2025
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By Nick Lancaster It’s been heart warming to see the vast range of celebrations, resources, materials, and solidarity shared already... Read more

Doing Ethnography the Neighbourly Lab way

May 2025
Blogs

By Marnie Freeman Neighbourly Lab prioritises balancing authentic and open communication with residents, with research rigour and tangible, practical recommendations.... Read more

‘It Takes a Village’ : The power of peer support in closing maternal health gaps for women from diverse ethnic groups.

May 2025
Blogs

By Chioma Wuche Community based support is often the difference between surviving and thriving in early motherhood. Whether it’s a... Read more