Tackling loneliness in Barrow

Wilbraham, Susan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8512-0041 (2025) Tackling loneliness in Barrow. In: University of Cumbria Webinar, 1 October 2025, Online. (Unpublished) Full text not available from this repository.

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Abstract

Dr Sue Wilbraham, PhD, CPsychol SFHEA, Associate Professor in Environment, Health and Wellbeing, University of Cumbria, gave this webinar exploring the findings from a recent evaluation of a community-driven loneliness initiative in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Delivered through the ‘Furness for You’ partnership – a collaboration of ten local organisations supported by the ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ fund – this initiative aims to reduce social isolation by building stronger, more connected communities.

What to expect:
Real-life experiences from participants
Key barriers and successes in engaging the community
Measured impact on loneliness and isolation
Practical lessons for future programmes – from communication and engagement to outcomes tracking and relationship-building.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
Departments:	Institute of Health > Social Work, Children and Families
Depositing User:	Anna Lupton
Date Deposited:	06 Oct 2025 13:36
Last Modified:	06 Oct 2025 13:36
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/9058