Example policy from a current member and Quality in Befriending Award holder.
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Kincardine and Deeside Recruiting with Convictions Policy
Policy and Procedure Template
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April 2026
Example policy from a current member and Quality in Befriending Award holder.
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Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Scottish Highlands Conference Report
Strategy and Policy
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April 2026
A summary of the key themes emerging from small group discussions focused on understanding and addressing social isolation and loneliness in the Highlands.
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Presentation: Disabled People, Social Isolation and Loneliness in Scotland
Research
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March 2026
Presentation made by Glasgow Disability Alliance to the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness in February 2026
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Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness (February 2026)
Research
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March 2026
Report from the fourth meeting of the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness, with key input on inequalities in loneliness and the experience of disabled people.
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Presentation: Maryhill Integration Network
Strategy and Policy
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March 2026
Presented to the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness, including The Joyous Choir
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Presentation: Global Intergenerational Week and Congress
Strategy and Policy
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March 2026
Presentation shared by Generations Working Together to the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness
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Inequalities in Loneliness – Scotland
Research
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March 2026
Data from the Scottish Household Survey 2025 showing inequalities in loneliness and social connection.
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Manifesto for Social Connection in Scotland
Strategy and Policy
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December 2025
Joint manifesto from the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness
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Toolkits and Sector Support
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December 2025
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Charities against hate – how to respond to racism
Toolkits and Sector Support
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November 2025
This DSC resource provides practical actions that charities can take to ensure their own safety and continued operation in response to racism and bigotry.
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Guidance for your directory listing
Toolkits and Sector Support
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October 2025
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Journey Across Befriending – Travel Guide
Toolkits and Sector Support
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October 2025
Access our Travel Guide, a resource from our 2025 Roadshow that includes top tips and resources to help you navigate the world of befriending. Contact info@befriending.co.uk for a plain-text copy.
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Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness (Report, September 2025)
Research
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September 2025
Report from the third meeting of the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness with keynote input on place-based strategies to tackling loneliness.
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Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness (Slides, September 2025)
Research
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September 2025
Presentation slides from the September 2025 Forum, including Bromley Loneliness Strategy, WHO Social Connection, and Tackling Loneliness Hub.
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Criminal Record Background Checks
Good Practice in Befriending
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March 2025
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Encompass Insurance Guide
Toolkits and Sector Support
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August 2025
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The Forget Me Notes Project – 2024 Report
Impact and Evaluation
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April 2026
This is an annual report by the Forget Me Notes Project, demonstrating an excellent example of monitoring and evaluation. This resource reports impact using a blend of qualitative and quantitative...
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