Loneliness and Social Isolation

Loneliness and Isolation can effect anyone at any point, and can have a negative effect on someone's health and wellbeing. Connecting with people within the local area can help with reducing the feeling of social isolation and loneliness.

Use open discovery questions to make the most of conversations by recognising an opportunity to discuss loneliness and social isolation. This could be 'How are you?' or 'How are you finding everything at the moment?'

Acknowledge the response by using healthy conversation skills such as active listening, reflecting or showing empathy. This will allow for a joint understanding of the support a person needs.

Take appropriate action to either give information, signpost to a local service or refer them yourself. Remember that the solution must be person centered and they must want to change.

Across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland there are services and support available to help reduce loneliness and social isolation.