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Eleven leading charities and organisations have come together to call on the First Minister to ensure that Scotland becomes the world leader in tackling loneliness and isolation. The new Action Group on Isolation & Loneliness in Scotland (AGIL), is made up of Age Scotland, Befriending Networks, British Red Cross, Campaign to End Loneliness in Scotland,…
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Claire O’Shea, Campaign Manager for Wales, said: “17% or people in Wales are always or often lonely. Loneliness, living alone and poor social connections can be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The Welsh Government’s draft strategy is the first step towards tackling this urgent issue in Wales. “Wales faces…
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Laura Alcock-Ferguson, Executive Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness, said: “We are proud to be at the forefront of the UK’s position as a world leader on tackling loneliness. This is a comprehensive Government strategy on loneliness and a vital part of our country making a real difference on this devastating issue. “However,…
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Sam Dick, Director of Campaigns, Policy and Research at the Campaign to End Loneliness, said: “The findings of The Loneliness Experiment come at a critical moment. With the Government due to publish its strategy on loneliness later this month, the survey results demonstrate that for real change to be achieved, clear and practical commitments need…
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Laura Alcock-Ferguson, Executive Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness “We welcome the findings of Age UK’s new report. The realities of our fast-ageing population are a major concern and must be addressed. Most shocking is how we will see the consequences within the next decade. Loneliness has a devastating impact on physical and mental…
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Laura Alcock-Ferguson, Executive Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness, said: “We welcome the news today of the Government’s £20 million investment to help tackle loneliness; a timely announcement during Loneliness Awareness Week. Our research found the costs of loneliness to be around £6,000 per person in health costs and pressure on local services. The…
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There are nine million lonely people in the UK and four million of them are older people. Many older people find constant loneliness hardest to overcome. They lack the friendship and support we all need. Help us change that.
