http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/co-op-campaign-aims-to-highlight-impact-of-loneliness-11364012886462
Commenting in July 2014, on the April 2014 ‘Co-operative Group Executive Manifesto’, which underpins the addition of a new purpose, I urged this required more time, thought and reflection. I identified loneliness as a key issues in understanding crucial role the application of our values and principles could play in contributing to future health and well-being. Further details have yet to be announced about partnership working with the Red Cross across the four UK countries, but funding community based co-operative solutions will get my active support and could potentially provide an important focus for the second phase of Co-operative Local Forums.