A £ 1 m ( $ 1.27 m ) fund to help reduce loneliness and social isolation in Scotland was launched with backing from the Scottish Government . The aim was to reduce the stigma of loneliness and improve accessible transport links for isolated communities . Organisers said it would also involve co - living arrangements . The scheme was based on recommendations made by Age Scotland , the British Red Cross and the Mental Health Foundation Scotland .
A £1m ($1.27m) fund to help tackle loneliness and social isolation in Scotland was launched with backing from the Scottish Government. The aim was to reduce the stigma of loneliness and improve accessible transport links for isolated communities. Organisers said it would also involve co-living arrangements. The scheme was based on recommendations made by Age Scotland, the British Red Cross and the Mental Health Foundation Scotland.