Intervention | Outcome |
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Bus into estate | After being instigated and running for 5 years, the route was altered due to Local Authority cost constraints. It was re-instated with advocacy from the Health Forum. |
Provision of multiple play areas | After discussion with the council, fenced off, lawned areas for children were constructed, but were later covered with shrubs rendering them unsuitable as play areas. |
Citizens' advice in estate | Ceased due to under use, however notice boards remain to inform people of key issues and ways to get advice. |
Local counsellor surgeries in estate | Well used by residents, and counsellor now attends the Health Forum |
Change in housing allocation by Council | After the first study revealed that high numbers of people with serious mental illness were allocated to the area, there is now decreased placement of similar tenants. |
Medical input into home-help training | Took place for one year. Supervisor remains in contact with Health Forum |
Community education sessions | Encouraging response to initiative of health related courses. This led to further development and funding of a well-equipped computer centre, based in an old community room. |
Supporting local residents' associations. | Support for associations was appreciated by residents, especially in consulting Council over housing conditions. However little progress was realised due to financial constraints in housing. |
Improvements in provision of primary care. | New phone line, ramp, improvement of repeat prescribing system, and increased availability of appointments were implemented and remain in place. |
Health Visitor embracing a community development role. | The community has welcomed active involvement by the local practice's health visitors, especially with the food co-operative, and nurse-led initiatives. |
Campaign to increase access to local health and social services. | Services such as chiropody and nursery provision, despite local advocacy, have been centralised. |