Older adults face a high risk of isolation, especially after they retire. A recent study from the University of Georgia suggests smartphones, computers and tablets may help older adults stay connected.

Almost every big life change, from starting a new school to changing jobs or moving towns, elicits the same advice: get involved and make friends. While there’s some truth to that guidance, it takes more than simply participating in activities to grow a social network, according to research by an international team.

“Homelessness services are very binary, and often those who are non-binary are completely excluded,” said Jayne Malenfant, Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. “There are currently insufficient services in the homelessness or housing sector for diverse 2SLGTBTQ+ people. For Two-Spirit or other Indigenous queer people, these services are non-existent.”

‘Addressing the SEND crisis update: Implementing what works in a worsening crisis’, produced by  the N8 Research Partnership and Health Equity North in partnership with Baroness Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives, provides an updated and shocking picture from the last 12 months.