Age UK Islington
Age UK Islington's report on loneliness among older residents is currently being discussed by Islington Council.
Age UK Islington recently highlighted the issue of social isolation among older people in Islington, with a report presented to Islington Council's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee on 15 October 2026. The charity's Chief Executive, Adam Moll, and Ismail Bahrieli, presented findings that over 60% of older adults in Islington report having less social contact than they would like.
The report warned that this lack of connection can lead to an accelerated loss of independence and a significant cost burden on statutory services. Age UK Islington is a charity providing services to older people in Islington, focusing on social isolation and wellbeing, as a local branch of the national Age UK charity.
Key facts
- Over 60% of Islington's elderly residents experience loneliness, a report by Age UK Islington revealed. Source
- Age UK Islington presented its report to Islington Council's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee on 15 October 2026. Source
- Age UK Islington's Chief Executive, Adam Moll, and Ismail Bahrieli, presented the report's findings. Source
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