community connection plan
Age UK Islington's report on loneliness among elderly residents is currently being discussed by Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee.
A report presented by Age UK Islington to Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee in October 2026 revealed that over 60% of the borough's elderly residents experience loneliness. The charity warned that this lack of connection can lead to an accelerated loss of independence and a significant cost burden on statutory services.
The findings were presented by Age UK Islington's Chief Executive, Adam Moll, and colleague Ismail Bahrieli. Age UK Islington developed the community connection plan to help individuals identify community groups and activities they can access independently, addressing issues highlighted in the report.
Key facts
- Over 60% of Islington's elderly residents experience loneliness. Source
- Age UK Islington presented a report to the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee in October 2026. Source
- The report warned of accelerated loss of independence and a huge cost burden on statutory services. Source
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