Social Isolation Fund Opportunity

Volunteer Centre East Lothian, East Lothian Council and our communities are working to tackle loneliness and social isolation among older people. 100,000 older people in Scotland feel lonely all or most of the time. 200,000 will go half a week without a visit or call from anyone.

Loneliness kills. It is a public health crisis. It is as dangerous to a person’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It increases the risk of stress, anxiety and depression and doubles the risk of dementia. Loneliness can occur at different ages and stages; however, many of the triggers tend to congregate in later life due to life changes such as bereavement, retirement, moving to a new area, illness or children moving away from home.

Do you have a project that may benefit from additional funding please read and complete the form below.

Deadline: 28 November 2021
Click here to download the Social Inclusion Application Form.