Loneliness and social isolation needs assessment (2015) - Publications

Loneliness and social isolation is associated with harm to mental and physical health, as well as having broader social, financial and community implications. Because of this, there has been a local, national and international consensus that support needs to be provided to individuals and communities in order to tackle loneliness and social isolation.

Whilst loneliness and social isolation is a problem present across all age groups in society, it is a significant and growing issue for older people in particular. It is estimated that approximately 25% of the population will be aged 60 or above within the next 20 to 40 years, so it is important that we intervene now in order to address loneliness and social isolation.

With reducing budgets and projected increasing demand for services, identifying successful and cost-effective early interventions, particularly involving sustainable community and volunteering approaches and initiatives, will present good opportunities for improved outcomes to combat loneliness and social isolation in the future.

• Loneliness and Social Isolation in Warwickshire Needs Assessment (PDF, 5.2MB)

• Loneliness and Social Isolation in Warwickshire