Research and analysis
Evidence scope: loneliness and social work
Looks at the evidence around the role of social workers in preventing and reducing loneliness and isolation.
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This evidence scope was commissioned by the Chief Social Worker for Adults to look at the role of social workers in preventing and reducing loneliness and isolation. It:
- builds on existing evidence on loneliness and considers research and good practice in identifying people who are experiencing, or at risk of, chronic loneliness
- suggests effective interventions to prevent and reduce loneliness in a social work context
- summarises main messages for social workers and employers to inform development of resources to improve practice in this area
Published 4 February 2020