Talking Point: do we need to talk about loneliness more?
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Loneliness and social isolation is a growing problem across all sections of society.
By Karen Roberts
Loneliness and social isolation is a growing problem across the country.
These days we live more solitary lives, and increasingly our connections and interactions have moved online, often it can be easy to lose touch with others.
It is an issue that affects people of all ages from school age to senior citizens – yet often it can be the hardest thing to admit.
Levels of loneliness continue to be higher since the pandemic. In recent years there have been various campaigns and measures to try and tackle the issue.
Among them is the Scottish Government’s £3.8 million Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund, which aims to support organisations and projects working to bring people together.
But who is affected by loneliness and what exacerbates isolation, and do we need to be more open about it? I spoke to Isla Stewart, who started a podcast on the subject, and Cherry Lawson, who works for a...
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