Loneliness
Islington Council is considering a report on loneliness among older residents, while other councils continue to implement strategies to combat social isolation.
A report presented to Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee in September 2026 revealed that over 60% of the borough's elderly residents experience loneliness, according to Age UK Islington. The charity highlighted that this lack of connection can lead to accelerated loss of independence and increased costs for statutory services. Age UK Islington's Chief Executive, Adam Moll, and Ismail Bahrieli, presented these findings to councillors.
Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved a new five-year Age Friendly Plan in July 2026, designed to enhance the well-being of older residents and address social participation. In Bromley, an update on the Tackling Loneliness Strategy Action Plan was scheduled for discussion at an Information Briefings meeting in September 2026. Camden's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee discussed initiatives to combat loneliness in December 2025.
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed progress on the Connection Coalition's efforts to combat loneliness in February 2026. Camden's initiatives, discussed in December 2025, focus on improving identification of chronically lonely individuals and exploring service opportunities within the Camden Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-30.
Key facts
- Over 60% of Islington's elderly residents experience loneliness, according to an Age UK Islington report presented in September 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved its five-year Age Friendly Plan on 23 July 2026. Source
- Camden's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee discussed initiatives to combat loneliness in December 2025. Source
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