National project to tackle loneliness among young people

Social prescriptions, such as arts & sports clubs, are to be offered to children who report high levels of loneliness or low community connection as part of a new four-year project led by Dr Daniel Hayes & Professor Daisy Fancourt (both UCL Behavioural Science & Health).

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