Productive margins, regulation for engagement: Isolation and loneliness of older people 2015-2016

This project co-produced research exploring the isolation and loneliness of older people (ILOP) in an area of South Bristol (Greater Bedminster) in the UK. Data was collected through (1) A postcard writing activity with older people (2) Interviews with older people (3) A focus group with people who worked in community services/activities for older people (voluntary and statutory) and (4) A focus group with members of the community research group. Apart from (1), data is not stored as there was no consent to share. <p>The research was part of the Productive Margins: Regulating for Engagement programme.Busy streets, laughter, the sound of children playing - but what lies behind closed doors in our communities, especially for those in later life, who may feel lonely and isolated.</p>