About the project
A community centre where local people co-design, deliver and use projects that help tackle their own health, economic and social issues. Under one roof, this is a very successful delivery partnership between the community, public agencies, providers and local support organisations, providing formal and informal services to a very diverse local population.
Local capacity created
Access to groups that outsiders cannot reach
Community-led ways of tackling the social determinants of poor health
A sense of agency creating an appetite for collaboration and change
Impact achieved
Trusted and inclusive community engagement
Taking pressure off acute services and over-stretched GPs
Community involvement in local initiatives and healthcare services
Community-led innovation, addressing a range of local needs