Loneliness: Older People

(asked on 28th August 2026) - View Source

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help reduce loneliness among older people.


Answered by
Vicky Foxcroft Portrait
Vicky Foxcroft
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
This question was answered on 16th September 2026

Loneliness is not just an individual struggle; it is a national challenge that we must solve together. Through our cross-government Social Connection For All programme, we are supporting those most at risk of loneliness, including older people, so everyone has the social connections they need to thrive.

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