A wide range of factors can generate or exacerbate feelings of loneliness, so the government wants social connectedness to be considered across its wider policymaking, claims Professor Christina Victor in a recently published policy brief.
Policy advice:
- Specify the type of loneliness you are targeting.
- Considerdifferent interventions for different groups.
- Try building on thecoping strategies that older people may have already developed.
Read the full policy brief