AQW 10990/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 29/04/2024
Answered On Date: 21/05/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the work that has been carried out on addressing intergenerational loneliness; (ii) the work that is planned; (iii) the policies from other parts of the United Kingdom, in particular Wales and Scotland, that could be adopted in developing a loneliness strategy; and (iv) how this work will be funded and included in the forthcoming Programme for Government.

Answer:

Work to develop a Programme for Government which meets the needs of everyone in our society is moving forward quickly.

We know that everyone is likely to experience feelings of loneliness at some point in their lifetime and the effects of feeling lonely can negatively impact a person’s health, wellbeing and overall quality of life.

This policy area is being led by the Department of Health.