Age Scotland have estimated that around 100,000 elderly people spent Christmas alone last year, with the figure expected to rise this year with the impact of COVID-19. The charity are calling for an "action plan for winter" to ensure that older people suffering from social isolation are supported properly. Read more here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18881114.christmas-scotland-number-elderly-scots-eating-alone-christmas-set-rise-exponentially/ #EqNews … Continue reading Equality News Update: The Herald: Christmas in Scotland: Number of elderly Scots eating alone this Christmas set to rise ‘exponentially’
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Libraries offer loneliness lifeline
Reported by Third Force News – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. Throughout the pandemic and lockdown libraries have offered crucial support to those suffering from loneliness and social isolation, "64% of those who had used the service during lockdown said that the library service had improved … Continue reading Equality News Update: Third Force News: Libraries offer loneliness lifeline
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Epidemic of loneliness in Scotland
Age Scotland has raised its concern after a new study showed older people are struggling to cope during lockdown
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Project to support isolated workers
A new project has been launched to help remote workers embrace innovation.
Equality News Update: The Scotsman: The powerful effect of Men’s Sheds in Scottish communities
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Equality News Update: The Herald: Younger generations ‘most at risk of loneliness’
The "worrying" level of loneliness in the UK has been revealed in two new studies, with figures suggesting younger generations suffer more than any other age group.
Equality News Update: Fife Today: How Fifers can help people with dementia
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Equality News Update: The Scotsman: Loneliness kills: experts say isolation can be fatal
This Christmas, more older people in Scotland will be alone and feeling lonely than ever before, and social isolation can have fatal health consequences, experts say.
Equality News Update: The Courier: St Andrews Community Hub to address loneliness and poverty at new premises
A St Andrews charity will address ill-health, loneliness and financial hardship by bringing vital support services under one roof.
Equality News Update: Daily Record: Hamilton care home to reduce loneliness among older people by sending postcards
A Hamilton care home has been helping to reduce loneliness among older people – simply by sending a postcard.
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Protecting people from domestic abuse
New protective orders to safeguard those at risk.
Equality News Update: The Courier: Free travel trial to tackle rural poverty in North East Fife
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Equality News Update: The Courier: Fife holiday lunch scheme serving up extra benefits by tackling isolation
As the school bell tolls for thousands of Fife youngsters returning to class, a Fife holiday pilot to combat poverty has had an extra benefit – curbing social isolation.
Equality News Update: STV News: How sheds prove handy in fighting loneliness in elderly
The Men's Shed network is growing across Scotland - aiming to keep people active for longer.
Equality News Update: BBC News: Students create board game to tackle loneliness
A group of young people have designed a game to stimulate conversation between generations.