social isolation
Councils are currently reviewing strategies for healthy ageing and community support to combat social isolation among residents.
Islington Council's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee launched a review in September 2026 into healthy and independent ageing, which will examine social isolation. In September 2026, Wandsworth's Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed progress on its Age Well strategy, which includes efforts to combat social isolation. Hillingdon Council launched its Age Friendly Plan in July 2026, a five-year strategy addressing social participation and inclusion for older residents.
Harrow Council is to review the future of the Wealdstone Centre, a community hub that supported disabled residents and reduced social isolation, following a key tenant's departure in July 2026. In December 2025, Camden's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee discussed efforts to combat loneliness, including improving identification and engagement of chronically lonely and isolated individuals.
Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee will continue its review into healthy and independent ageing, which includes social isolation. Harrow Council will also review options for the Wealdstone Centre to maintain community benefit. Social isolation is the state of being separated from others, often due to a lack of social connections.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee approved a review into healthy and independent ageing in September 2026, which will examine social isolation. Source 1 Source 2
- Wandsworth's Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed progress on its Age Well strategy, including efforts to combat social isolation, in September 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council launched its Age Friendly Plan, a five-year strategy addressing social participation, in July 2026. Source
- Harrow Council committed to reviewing the future of the Wealdstone Centre, a community hub that reduced social isolation, in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Camden's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee discussed efforts to combat loneliness and improve identification of isolated individuals in December 2025. Source
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