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January 2014

WERN Village Agents. An Integrated Approach to Reducing Social Isolation in Rural Communities. January 2014. “I really ought to sort that out”. “What if I can’t cope anymore?”. “I don't want anyone to see me like this”. “No body cares”. The Isolation Spiral.

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January 2014

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  1. WERN Village Agents An Integrated Approach to Reducing Social Isolation in Rural Communities January 2014

  2. “I really ought to sort that out” “What if I can’t cope anymore?” “I don't want anyone to see me like this” “No body cares” The Isolation Spiral Spiral of attitude and perception Village Agent Message There are many service available to suit your needs Low level worry Open to ideas and change Growing Fear Emphasis on prevention Withdrawal Life can be easier if you choose Loss of personal perspective Depression You don’t have to do this alone Reluctance to accept help We are here to help you when you are ready Co Morbidity Risks increase Desolation

  3. Back down the River

  4. 12 months of Onward Referrals Other Requests

  5. Chew Medical Practice Patient Profiles B&NES Average Males Females National Average Source: National General Practice Profiles 2013, Surgery L81072

  6. Above Averages Source: National General Practice Profiles 2013, Surgery L81072

  7. The Local Dementia Challenge “There have been times in the past whenI have been at the point of taking him to the suspension bridge when at my wits end.  I hasten to add that I no longer have those days thank goodness.” “Living with dementia can be great fun, it can be rewarding, but for me it's also totally isolating - who wants to go out for lunch with us? ” “I did wonder if the Chew Valley was too posh to have dementia or if there were lots of lonely carers like me who didn't know which way to turn.”

  8. Car Scheme Medical Journeys

  9. Chew Valley Community Car SchemeSept 2012 to 2013 834 journeys from 13 villages to 30 different medical facilities

  10. Measuring the Value of the Service Sources: “Unit Costs of Health & Social Care 2012” compiled by Lesley Curtis, Personal Social Services Research Unit The University of Kent WERN Data collected by Village Agents over 1 year

  11. Return on InvestmentSept 2012 to Sept 2013 • Operation Costs* : first year of PRG funding £28,867 • Value on Interventions : £229,458 • Net Return On Investment per £1= £6.95 (695%) (*Operation costs include project capital and revenue expenditure)

  12. The Dashboard provides “live” Data

  13. Social Impact Measurements at a glance Average Impact

  14. WERN Village Agents Denise Perrin denise@wern.org.uk 01275 333700 January 2014

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