Map of Gaps: Befriending in Scotland Mapping exercise of befriending services in Scotland, conducted in spring 2020 Download
What Works Wellbeing:Tackling Loneliness Review of Reviews Research Updated: October 2018 An overview of reviews: the effectiveness of interventions to address loneliness at all stages of the life-course Download File
Social Connections and Sight Loss Research Updated: June 2018 Report of Research by Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded into links between vision impairment and loneliness Download File
Lessons from Befriending in the Time of COVID-19 Research Updated: April 2021 Report published by Independent Age and The Mercer's Company Download File
Co-op Foundation Youth Loneliness Report Research Updated: April 2018 Co-op Foundation report on youth loneliness (16-25 year olds) Download File