Briefings

Tackling loneliness

September 6, 2017

<p>Loneliness has finally surfaced on the national radar as something that we can no longer ignore. The causes are complex and hard to resolve.&nbsp; And the consequences are equally complex and damaging &ndash; both to the individual&rsquo;s health and mental well-being and to society in terms of the multiple costs of dealing with its effects. The Scottish Government is now committed to bringing forward a national strategy to tackle the problem and our sector is likely to be front and centre of any approaches that are agreed. Senscot have published a useful briefing paper on the subject.&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

 

Author: Senscot

To read Senscot’s briefing on Loneliness and Isolation – click here