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Combating loneliness will require the government to think twice about its politics
Action is finally being taken on loneliness, following the efforts of Jo Cox. But that work risks being undermined by other government policies.
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Combating loneliness will require the government to think twice about its politics
Action is finally being taken on loneliness, following the efforts of Jo Cox. But that work risks being undermined by other government policies.
A ‘Minister for Loneliness’ won’t fix our broken society
Tory policies have fragmented society and left us all feeling isolated. Creating a 'Minister for Loneliness' now is too little too late
Half of disabled people in UK are lonely – Jo Cox Commission
Negative attitudes among non-disabled people are contributing to a loneliness epidemic.
Loneliness and isolation are public health issues on a par with smoking
With all too regular reports of services failing to ensure even the most basic levels of care and safety, some might argue that loneliness is not the most important problem we face. But loneliness and isolation are public health issues with an impact and cost on a par with smoking.
Isolation in the elderly; facing up to the challenge
Vicki Purewal, Head of Nesta’s Centre for Challenge Prizes, writes about the challenge of combating isolation and loneliness amongst pensioners and the elderly.