Learning to Connect: impact statistics

Note: respondents may have enrolled on multiple courses across a range of subject areas with different learning outcomes attached to each course.

Learners' feedback relating to active citizenship
Learners reported that they: Strongly agree or agree

gained skills or knowledge that could help in voluntary work

59%

felt more of a sense of belonging to their community

70%

were interested in making their local area a better place to live

67%

met people from different backgrounds

91%

have more understanding of other cultures

64%

feel less isolated

69%

made new friendships

82%

95% of respondents on Health and Wellbeing related courses reported that their course helped their mind be active, 97% said it improved overall wellbeing. As a direct result of the course, 67% were inspired to take up a new hobby or interest, 81% said it increased self-confidence, 70% said it helped to keep physically active.

22% of respondents said they made fewer visits to their GP as a result of attending the course, thereby helping to reduce the burden on NHS and other healthcare services:

I think these classes have prevented me from having any mental health problems that may have occurred following my retirement due to social isolation and lack of activities. I have learnt lots of new skills, made friends and kept fit.

It has reduced my anxiety to the extent that I'm feeling calm and now volunteer in my hospice.

It has allowed me to form friendships with others who share my interest, and we have worked together and given each other support with our projects.

It has given me more a sense of having a purpose in life and something to look forward with eagerness and excitement.

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