Make sure there are peer support groups and groups for specific populations.
“Support groups for people in same situations.”
“Bespoke groups that improve and maintain general health and wellbeing in line with local needs and demand. Promote local groups in Bramley – definite need and demand for groups aimed at teenagers.”
“The value of peer support for different health conditions is critical so they should be protected.”
“Support for groups and activities for learning disabled people – crucial and affirming”
Organise events and spaces that bring people together, celebrate the positives happening in local areas and give residents a chance to hear about the community groups available to them.
“consider how we work better to get people to be able to access opportunities to be social and outside. Work closer with social prescribing and more community events to showcase groups etc.”
“more events like Morley arts festival. More community spirit.”
Support the third sector, including smaller and grassroots organisations.
“Mens Sheds are a godsend, company and support for one another. It’s got to stay at GroundWork.”
“Prevention of mental health through 3rd sector activities are critical.”
“community centres crucial and need to be affordable.”
“Encourage smaller organisations/grassroots to thrive & support these locally as they offer community connectivity & local support.”
“Really consider how we are systematically funding & supporting community activities – play schemes, older people as these are key to wellbeing & health of community.”
Protect the assets that are already out there in the community, including the assets we don’t traditionally see as community venues but serve as a much-valued place for people to get together.
“Making it comfortable to people to get out and about. Protecting the social infrastructure of communities such as groups of churches, pubs etc.”
