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Strengthening Community Leadership for Health and Wellbeing in South Norfolk

South Norfolk District Council is supporting improvements to communities' health and wellbeing by developing community leadership and providing essential services. Our team works with local groups and individuals to access funding, promote independence, reduce isolation, and address wider social determinants of health. Through a place-based approach and closer integration with health and social care, we aim to ensure the right services are available at the right time.

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Strengthening Community Leadership for Health and Wellbeing in South Norfolk

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  1. Developing Community Leadership Supporting improvements to communities' health and wellbeing Liam Pickering - Housing and Public Health Partnerships Officer Kerrie Gallagher – Community Capacity Manager Tony Cooke – Housing Access and Standards Manager

  2. Communities and Health and Wellbeing. Why does it matter to South Norfolk? • District Councils have a significant contribution to the wider determinants of health • Working with our communities is central to this

  3. Supporting people in strong communities We provide a range of services to help people stay healthy and independent… Homeless prevention Housing Advice Care and Repair Handyperson Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Integrated Housing Adaptations Team Energy Efficiency Team Housing Standards But to remain well people need the right support in their communities…

  4. It’s about making sure the right support is available as soon as someone needs it. Strengthening wider support for communities, enabling individuals and families to be more resilient, reducing the need for crisis level interventions. What is Early Help?

  5. 27 Different Services From a range of organisations, both statutory and voluntary sector. Practitioners from different agencies work side by side, giving each other advice, information and practical support in order to ensure the most positive outcomes for families and individuals. The Help Hub

  6. What is Community Capacity? HELPING PEOPLE TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES: THIS FORMS STRONGER AND MORE EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES

  7. It’s not “what’s wrong” ….it’s “WHAT’S STRONG”

  8. 4 Key Elements of Community Capacity Building The Idea

  9. Supporting Community Leadership Our community Capacity team supports groups, clubs and individuals to access funding to support their community….. Community Action Fund Delivered across 5 neighbourhood areas Member ward fund They also work with local charities and groups to access external funding sources

  10. Community Leadership in Action Some examples: Shuffle Board Men’s Shed Dementia Support Groups Norfolk Baby Bank

  11. Why do we do this? The impact on health and wellbeing of strong communities Promoting and maintaining independence Reducing the demand on formal health and care services Addressing the wider determinants of health Improving health of the general population Access to support for those in need Early identification of need Reducing isolation

  12. The future for developing community leadership • Working with communities to develop a place based approach to health and wellbeing: • Using local knowledge and expertise to develop an evidence base • Local profiles to identify health and wellbeing gaps • Working with local people to help them fill these gaps • Working with partners to ensure the right services are available in the right place at the right time. • Closer integration with Health and Social Care.

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