This one-day conference will set the framework and showcase examples of great, innovative practice of libraries helping to break social isolation.

"There is a clear link between loneliness and poor mental and physical health. A key element of the Government's vision for social care ... is to tackle loneliness and social isolation, supporting people to remain connected to their communities and to develop and maintain connections to their friends and family." (Department of Health, Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework 2013/14)

Speakers include:

• Dr Akeem Ali, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Northamptonshire County Council
• Dr Alan Hatton-Yeo MBE, Lead Consultant, Communities for All Ages UK
• Dr Iain Britton, Assistant Commissioner Justice, Office of the Police and Crime Commission, Northamptonshire
• Jane Carr, Chief Executive, Northampton Volunteering Centre
• Tony Jameson Allen, Founding Director, Sporting Memories Network
• Karen Morris, Health and Wellbeing Librarian, Stockton Libraries
• Anne Lovely, Principal Librarian (North), Northamptonshire Libraries

The event will be held at:  The REC Centre, Towcester Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8LG
(Close to J15 of the M1 and to Northampton Railway Station - free parking on site)

Or visit:  http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/enterpriselibs