Tackling loneliness in the UK: a review of practice

Stevenson, C ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2438-6425, 2025. Tackling loneliness in the UK: a review of practice. In: Yamamoto, T, ed., Loneliness policy. Tokyo, Japan: Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing. (Forthcoming)

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Abstract

Loneliness is a profound and pervasive issue that affects millions of people across the world. It is not merely a fleeting feeling of solitude but a chronic state that can have severe implications for an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical health. The significance of loneliness as a social issue has been increasingly recognized in the UK in part due to the ageing profile of its population, for whom loneliness is a major challenge, along with the recognition of the heath and economic costs of loneliness. This has prompted a series of policy initiatives aimed at addressing its root causes and mitigating its effects. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the UK’s efforts to tackle loneliness, examining the historical context, key policy developments, evidence base, organizational structures, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on loneliness.

Item Type:	Chapter in book
Creators:	Stevenson, C.
Publisher:	Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing
Place of Publication:	Tokyo, Japan
Date:	2025
Identifiers:	Number Type 2478735 Other
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	12 Aug 2025 09:45
Last Modified:	12 Aug 2025 10:19
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/54162

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