Addressing Isolation, Loneliness and Mental Health Challenges
Research status: Open
Call Closes: 22/05/2026
About this research:
This piece of research was part of a wider project led by Community Researchers. The research looked at ten different topics related to health care that the Community Researchers felt were a priority in their communities. To view the other nine posters, please click on the links at the bottom of this page.
Who is leading this work:
Lead organisation: All About The Place
Organisation type: NHS Public Health
Who is being invited to take part:
Who this opportunity is aimed at:
  • People with lived experience
  • Professionals / practitioners
What participation involves:
  • Interviews
  • Co-design workshops
Time commitment: 5 hour per month over the course of 12 months
Incentives or expenses: Travel and subsistence is available subject to advance approval
Ethics and safeguarding
Safeguarding considerations: None anticipated
Ethical approval status: Approved

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