10 SUPPORTING PEOPLE'S WELLBEING PROGRAMME PDF 242 KB
Cyflwynwyd gan: Cllr. Nia Jeffreys
Additional documents:
Decision:
1.1. To approve the finalisation of
establishing Supporting People Hubs in the 13 regeneration areas.
1.2. Authorisation was given to commission the Supporting People's
Well-being Service to assist residents with their well-being needs in the hub
and in the area.
Minutes:
The report was submitted by Cllr Nia Jeffreys.
RESOLVED
1.1. To approve the finalisation of
establishing Supporting People Hubs in the 13 regeneration areas.
1.2. Authorisation was given to commission the Supporting People's
Well-being Service to assist residents with their well-being needs in the hub
and in the area.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted and it was noted that the
Assistant Head of Supporting Families was key to this work and that she would
explain more about the hubs and work that was being done. It was noted that the
Supporting People's Well-being Programme was an example of cross-departmental
work across the Council and that it had derived from the work of many services
as well as external agencies or organisations such as Citizens' Advice.
A summary was provided of the work and journey of the Supporting People's
Well-being Programme by the Assistant Head of Supporting Families. It was
reported that this report referred specifically to the network of hubs that had
been located in Communities. It was explained that the
hubs were attempting to bring the services of the Council and its partners
closer to the residents of Gwynedd. It was noted that by now there were 11 hubs
operational in the County and that a large number of
the needs coming through the doors of the hubs related to the cost-of-living
crisis as well as matters involving benefits, council tax, access to fuel
vouchers and advice on homelessness.
It was reiterated that not everyone was involved with the hubs and that
work needed to be done with some of the residents in order to
assist them to re-connect with local networks. It was added that there was a
desire to move on to commission the new service and finish the work of
establishing the Supporting People Hubs in the 13 regeneration areas in order to correspond with the regeneration framework.
Observations arising from the discussion
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It
was believed that the hubs were very popular, and an example was provided of
people queuing in Dolgellau to see the Energy Officer. It was felt that it was
easy to gain access to the service and the work that had been done to establish
the community hubs was praised.
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It was believed that the
hubs made accessing the Council's services easier, ensuring that people in the
community obtained the information and support they need.
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Gratitude
was expressed for the report, and the Programme was welcomed, particularly considering
the challenges facing residents in the community as a result
of the cost-of-living crisis.
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The
reference to supporting community groups to establish Supporting People Hubs
was praised, as well as the local knowledge associated with this, and the extension
of this type of provision was welcomed.
¾ It was noted that it was important to remember about the children and young people in the community and seek to attract and include them, keeping their needs in mind. It was believed that the Hubs could assist to provide somewhere for the ... view the full minutes text for item 10
Awdur: Catrin Thomas, Assistant Head Supporting Families