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Philippa Lynch
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19 Aug 2019 - 08:47

null Tackling Loneliness

The government's Loneliness Strategy was published in October 2018. It set out a wide variety of cross-departmental measures that the government would take to provide 'national leadership' to tackle loneliness in England. This briefing explains the strategy; considers the steps taken so far by the government; looks at research ... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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18 Dec 2017 - 12:42

null Connect for a kinder tomorrow – new approaches to loneliness

  ‘Connect for a kinder tomorrow- new approaches to loneliness’ published on 11 December 2017 sets out some thought provoking ideas on how we might be able to create a society less lonely. It is well worth a read, setting out changes that everyone can action to make a difference in our communities. The Commission's manifesto Combatting loneliness one... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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11 Jan 2017 - 15:17

null Combating loneliness

There is growing recognition that loneliness is a serious problem, with far reaching implications, not just for individuals, but also for wider communities, which merits the attention of local authorities. Whilst in the past, loneliness was sometimes viewed as a trivial matter, it is increasingly understood to be a serious condition which can affect a person’s mental and physical health very... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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18 Apr 2016 - 10:00

null Loneliness maps published by Age UK

What factors make older people more at risk of loneliness? And do people with similar risk levels live near each other? By analysing data from the English Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Age UK have determined the factors that people tend to have when they say they are lonely. Their report explains the details (or you can read a lay-language summary). The... See more
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