Building connected communities

This briefing describes as a worrying fragmentation of communities across the UK, with those living in the most deprived communities at greatest risk of falling into a trap of long-term loneliness. It highlight the link between loneliness and numerous physical and mental illnesses, ranging from depression and dementia to cardiovascular diseases.

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