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Day 21: Reducing Social Isolation

 

Reducing Social Isolation

Social isolation and loneliness are two of the biggest public health challenges facing our society. The National Lottery funded ‘Age Better in Sheffield’ Programme, led by South Yorkshire Housing Association, has been set up to reduce this.

Local volunteers are working with isolated and lonely people over the age of 50 and by 2021 we aim to empower over 25,000 people to reduce their social isolation and loneliness.

There are many projects taking place to provide support to people who are most at risk of isolation before they become socially isolated. These new projects will help to create and grow local communities that are positive, connected and vibrant, especially for those aged 50 and over.

By intervening early, people will be less isolated and more actively involved in their communities. They also won’t have to depend on other services that may not be the right service to help them.

For more information, or if you think you are at risk of becoming isolated and lonely, visit the Age Better in Sheffield website.

NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group

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