Author:Vicky Browne

We will all know someone who is lonely or struggling; we may even be lonely or struggling ourselves. Too often we admit to neither and are unsure how to reconnect with the world. Building personal networks and stronger neighbourhoods and communities can, and will, make a difference.

Woman holding 'make things happen sign'

Loneliness and isolation

How to deal with loneliness

We will all know someone who is lonely or struggling; we may even be lonely or struggling ourselves. Too often…
Working with older people

Loneliness and isolation

The cost of disconnected communities

Research shows that social isolation and disconnected communities puts demands on health services, policing, social care and the environment.