A $1.27m ( £1m ) fund to help tackle loneliness and social isolation in Age 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. Another element of the plan will see “intergenerational and other co-living arrangements” tested, in an effort to meet housing needs and reduce loneliness. Organisers said it would also involve co-living arrangements. The scheme was based on recommendations made by Scotland , the British Red Cross and Red Cross .
A $1.27m ( £1m ) fund to help tackle loneliness and social isolation in Age 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 Scotland , the British Red Cross and Red Cross .