Abstract. This article presents a practice-based case study illustrating how the action areas and strategies outlined in the Ottawa Charter can be put into

Lisa explores the links between loneliness and poor health and asks: does loneliness cause poor health (and an earlier death) – or does poor health cause loneliness?

Loneliness impacts our health but often remains undiscussed. Lisa urges local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.

Loneliness has a significant impact on our health, but too often remains undiscussed. Lisa McNally calls on local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.

YouTube video by Worcestershire County Council

YouTube video by Lisa McNally

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