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
Geoff Allison had been living in the town of Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, for over two decades when his wife fell ill with Alzheimer’s.
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
Aged just 56, Gerry King sat alone in his home, staring at the walls, as he thought about how his world had changed.
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
A scheme offering free transport to people facing poverty and isolation is being trialled in north east Fife.
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.
Equality News Update: The Courier: New Fife club will use sporting memories to tackle dementia, depression and loneliness
A new project which aims to support people living with dementia, depression and loneliness by helping them relive memories of watching or playing sport is being launched in Fife.
Equality News Update: The Press and Journal: Young people with arthritis face isolation
Thousands of young people with arthritis are at risk of social exclusion and isolation this festive period.