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The 2005 National Rural Affairs Conference 24 & 25 February 2005

The 2005 National Rural Affairs Conference 24 & 25 February 2005. The Balsam Project. “The Balsam Project exists to improve the health & quality of life of the people of Wincanton and surrounding area. It will encourage social inclusion and provide opportunity for positive lifelong change”.

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The 2005 National Rural Affairs Conference 24 & 25 February 2005

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  1. The 2005 National Rural Affairs Conference 24 & 25 February 2005

  2. The Balsam Project “The Balsam Project exists to improve the health & quality of life of the people of Wincanton and surrounding area. It will encourage social inclusion and provide opportunity for positive lifelong change”

  3. Demographics & Geography • Lottery funded Healthy Living Centre • Serving a population of approximately 25,000 people • Catchment area is entirely rural • Nearest administrative centre 17 miles • High employment • Low wages • No major employers

  4. Vision and Principles • Community Development approach • Holistic view of Health • Wide range of accessible/affordable health and social services • Target those who are identified as having particular health and/or social needs • A safe and enabling environment • A focus for social capital and integration

  5. Organisations at The Balsam Centre Voluntary Healthy Living Project Community Garden Rural Bus Child Contact Centre Farm Radio Community Peer Support Groups Community Education Local Interest Groups Statutory Social Services APCT Health Visitor Team Yeovil FE College Outreach Private Alternative Therapists Pre-school Provision Other

  6. Partnership Strategic Partners South Somerset District Council South Somerset Health & Wellbeing Partnership South Somerset Primary Care Trust Somerset County Council Working Partners • Community Garden • Somerset NHS Trust • Somerset Food Links • Rural Bus • Probation Service • Adult Learning & Leisure

  7. Social Isolation – Rural Challenges • Transport • Communication • Stigma • Housing • Access to Shops • Youth Issues • Loss of Social Networks

  8. Benefits • Confidence building • Making new friends • Learning new skills • Improved diet • Feel valued and listened to • Problems are resolved • Sense of belonging • Social networks • Improved relationships • Physical exercise • Leading to: • Improved Mental and Physical Health • And Wellbeing • And a reduction in the burden on the NHS

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