social isolation

At a glance 60: preventing loneliness and social isolation among older people

This At a glance briefing explains the importance of tackling social isolation and loneliness, particularly among older people. It highlights the adverse effects of feeling isolated and describes a number of services that have been found to help reduce the problem. The briefing is based on SCIE’s review of research evidence, published in Research briefing 39: preventing loneliness and social isolation: interventions and outcomes.

Forgotten families: the impact of isolation on families with disabled children across the UK

Survey which aimed to find out more about the levels of isolation families with disabled children experience and how this impacts on their family life. It also explores what would help families most when they feel isolated and whether the growth of the internet and social networks help.

Preventing loneliness and social isolation: interventions and outcomes

One in a series of research brieﬁngs about preventive care and support for adults. It focuses on services aimed at reducing the effects of both loneliness and social isolation.