Objective Our aim is to review, and qualitatively evaluate, the aims and measures of social
referral programmes. Our first objective is to identify the aims of social referral initiatives. Our …

Loneliness and social isolation are pertinent issues for older people due to the life
transitions and loss often experienced in later life. Research points towards the potential for …

The aim of this study was to consider how we can invest in music-making to promote well-
being in school contexts. Web-based data collection was conducted where researchers …

Purpose To test the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a tai chi qigong program with
the assistance of elderly neighborhood volunteers in strengthening social networks and …

Although it has been shown that singing together encourages faster social bonding to a
group compared with other activities, it is unknown whether this group-level “collective” …

Background In older adults, fear of falling (FOF) leads to a decline in daily physical activity
quality of life and an increased risk of falling. The aim of this randomised controlled trial was …

Objectives There is a theoretical basis for believing that healthy lifestyle interventions can
improve mental well-being and evidence to show that mental well-being is protective of …

Background One-in-five people in the UK experience anxiety and/or depression in later life.
However, anxiety and depression remain poorly detected in older people, particularly in …

ABSTRACT A self-determination theoretical framework was applied to examine the
relationship between leisure activity engagement and ill-being (depression and health) and …

The increasing ageing prison population is becoming a pressing issue throughout the
criminal justice system. Alongside the rising population, are a host of health and wellbeing …