It is reported that there are 1.2 million chronically lonely older people in the UK and that the number of over-50s experiencing loneliness is set to reach two million by 2025/6. This will undoubtedly be exacerbated by COVID-19 with people experiencing increased social isolation and loneliness due to the current pandemic.
Arranged into 6 key topic areas below, Housing LIN has recently posted new pages on their website showcasing relevant guidance and policy instruments, useful research findings and examples of services and innovative projects that offer practical solutions in combating loneliness and reducing social isolation.
With thanks to The Mercers Charitable Foundation, the resources listed below deal with the impact that housing and support services can have on responding to these types of need amongst older people.
Click in the link below to access the Housing LIN web pages on loneliness and isolation:
https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/browse/loneliness-and-isolation/
Posted 14 April 2020