This year has been the most disrupted and isolating we’ve ever experienced. So we’re asking you to do something really simple. To add someone back into your life that you’ve lost touch with via a video call, a WhatsApp, a voice note or through virtual gaming.
Let’s beat loneliness. Join BT’s +1 movement.

Join BT’s +1 movement to beat loneliness


Gary Barlow reconnecting with his music mentor


Rio reconnects with Carol, his favourite dinner lady at Manchester United


Watch Rylan reconnect with old friend Lucy Spraggan


Clare catches up with dog breeder & fellow Crufts presenter, Jess Holm


Skills for Tomorrow


Ways to connect to your +1

Charities helping to beat loneliness
Great practical tips to help manage feelings of loneliness and places you can go for support.

Tips for everyday living


Lee’s vlog on overcoming loneliness



How to video call



How to socialise online


Take care of mental health


Be kind to yourself with the ‘self-help’ app


Audrey's journey from lonely to happy


The 'Great Get Together'


How to stay connected in older age


Helping others toolkit


Loneliness at Uni


Young people and loneliness


BT Care Home Companion Initiative


Struggling to cope?


How to face loneliness together


Find an online centre
