Response to Scottish Government’s strategy on tackling loneliness and isolation

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland has welcomed the publication of “A Connected Scotland”, the Scottish Government’s strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation, but has warned that urgent action must be taken to address mental health problems like depression and anxiety in both young people and older adults as a consequence of feeling lonely.

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Standing Together Cymru

Standing Together Cymru was a three-year funded project working in partnership with four housing associations across South East Wales offering weekly peer support groups in retirement and extra care housing schemes.

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Standing Together

The Standing Together Project helps improve the emotional health and community connections of older people living in supported housing and reduces loneliness and isolation.

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Menopause

Symptoms of the menopause, how the menopause can affect your emotional and mental health, and getting help with menopausal symptoms.

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Brighter Futures report

The Brighter Futures project was developed and informed by a 4-year programme of work which provided evidence on mental health in later life. This report includes a project overview, learning and recommendations.

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Welfare and mental health

Information about benefits you may be able to claim if you have a health condition or if you are on a low income.

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All Things Being Equal

This paper sets out the current situation around older people’s mental health care in England, the challenges and implications for the future posed by the increasing number of older people in England, and makes recommendations aimed at ensuring older people receive the best possible health and social care and support on a fair and equitable basis.

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Picture This

Picture This is a digital creative programme designed to help people in later life who are experiencing digital exclusion.

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