Month: August 2020

COVID-19 and Rethinking Loneliness and Social Isolation

Webinar Registration Now Open Thursday 25th February 11am – 12.15pm Hosted by the Institute of Public Health Loneliness is emerging as a key public health challenge for the population during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Evidence shows that loneliness is a significant issue for population health.  You will hear from leading experts and community organisations on emerging … Read more

Evaluation of the Framework for Dementia: Understand Together in Communities (2020)

The Dementia: Understand Together Campaign aims to raise awareness and increase people’s understanding of dementia and is one of six priority areas outlined in the National Dementia Strategy published in 2014 by the Department of Health. Findings from this evaluation report provide important guidance on the next steps for the campaign; how we can build and grow this … Read more