The eight Local Area Co-ordinators will initially work closely with GP surgeries, adult social care teams and the police, in order to identify individuals who may benefit from support, as well as developing a presence within their ten local communities.
What do Local Area Co-ordinators help with? Individuals: thinking about how to make life better and looking at what you have to offer Connecting with others: linking people together and being part of a community Information: finding out about what’s happening in your area and getting the right help from services Taking action: making positive changes What will this mean for communities? improved health and wellbeing fewer hospital / emergency admissions and visits to the GP better quality of life; improved confidence and independence stronger individuals, families and communities more community links and social interaction - great community cohesion positive use of community resources and buildings increased levels of people taking part in volunteering, training or employment