Transforming Breckland - Spring 2022

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Making a difference in

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Breckland

ur £1 million Inspiring Communities programme has now been operating for two years, delivering daily support with our partners to some of the most vulnerable people living in Breckland communities. We are making a positive impact on those who have experienced domestic abuse, social isolation and loneliness, as well as declining mental health or drug and people trafficking. Find out more at: www.breckland.gov.uk/community

Supporting residents to gain greater control of their health and wellbeing

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e are delivering Community Connectors as part of our Inspiring Communities programme, supporting residents with mental health wellbeing, isolation, financial or housing issues, carers and those with complex social needs. Our Community Connectors provide a social prescribing service which is a holistic approach to supporting people, exploring their issues and helping them take greater control of their health, wellbeing and social welfare. So far, this project has directly supported 200 residents within our community: www.breckland.gov.uk/social-prescribing

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Did you know...

We are working with 45 different agencies to help directly intervene and support our residents dealing with mental health, isolation, domestic violence, county lines and people trafficking. www.breckland.gov.uk/community/partners


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