Unpaid carers and residents in the Wellington area needing extra help are set to benefit from a grant awarded to the town council, writes Phil Hill.
Somerset Community Foundation has awarded £41,000 from the Accelerated Reform Fund to the Wellington Care project.
The community-based initiative will enable recipients to “stay connected and well”.
The funding will help develop a local community directory of support and services, run a Could You Be a Carer awareness campaign and bring together community partners, micro providers and volunteers to “strengthen early help and reduce isolation”.
The 12-month pilot project will be delivered from the Kings Arms Community Hub, working closely with Somerset Council, Thrive (CCS), Spark Somerset, Wellington One Team, Connect Somerset and volunteers.
A spokesperson for Wellington Town Council said: “We’re excited to see the difference this will make for Wellington’s residents, creating a more caring, connected, and supported community.”
The community hub is based on the ground floor of the former Kings Arms pub and is a central place for statutory services and community groups to engage with the public
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