Social Isolation
Islington and Wandsworth councils are addressing social isolation, especially among older residents, through new reviews and strategy updates.
Age UK Islington reported on 16 October 2026 that over 60% of Islington's elderly residents experience loneliness, presenting findings to the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee. This follows the committee's decision in September 2026 to launch a review into healthy and independent ageing, which will specifically examine social isolation and preventative strategies for older residents.
Wandsworth's Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed its Age Well strategy in September 2026, reporting positive progress in efforts to combat social isolation among older residents. In July 2026, Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved its five-year Age Friendly Plan, which includes enhancing social participation and inclusion. Harrow Council also committed in July 2026 to review the future of the Wealdstone Centre, a community hub that supported disabled residents and reduced social isolation.
Camden Council has been intensifying its efforts to combat loneliness and foster community connections, with the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee receiving an update in December 2025. This work, part of the Camden Health and Wellbeing Strategy, focuses on improving identification of isolated individuals and exploring service-specific opportunities to reduce social isolation.
Key facts
- Over 60% of Islington's elderly residents experience loneliness, as reported by Age UK Islington on 16 October 2026. Source
- Islington Council launched a review into healthy and independent ageing in September 2026, examining social isolation. Source 1 Source 2
- Wandsworth's Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed progress on its Age Well strategy, including combating social isolation, in September 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved its five-year Age Friendly Plan in July 2026, addressing social participation. Source
- Harrow Council committed to review the future of the Wealdstone Centre in July 2026, a hub that reduced social isolation. Source 1 Source 2
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