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<p>The Government’s Loneliness Strategy ‘A connected society: A Strategy for tackling
loneliness – laying the foundations for change,’ acknowledged that tackling loneliness
is complex and a long-term challenge, requiring action across many fronts and working
with local government, public services, the voluntary and community sector and businesses
to identify opportunities to tackle loneliness and build more integrated communities.</p><p>The
Government has commissioned an evidence review to support the Chief Social Worker
for Adults’ commitment in the Loneliness Strategy, to improve knowledge sharing among
social workers and recognition and support for people who may be experiencing loneliness.</p><p>The
review summarises the evidence into key messages and recommendations for social workers,
other social care practitioners and employers. The Department will publish the review
in the summer – this will inform specific guidance for social workers to ensure that
they include loneliness in their assessment and care planning and that they also contribute
to community development and other projects that can help tackle loneliness.</p>
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