lake district

Question 1

northern fells rural

Answer 1

Attempt to tackle rural issues in the Northern Fells (part of the Lake District National Park in the county of Cumbria).
- Set up in 1999 and is still operating today.
- Expanded services, such as providing advice on energy costs, to meet evolving community needs.

Question 2

Method of the Community Health Project

Answer 2

Utilized trusted healthcare professionals to identify needs through direct contact with the population.

New services were added onto existing Health Centres, promoting them in these venues.

Led by a paid project coordinator with 3 assistants and a larger team of volunteers. = kept staffing costs low

Question 3

How did the community project address transport issues?

Answer 3

Traditional bus services were too expensive and insufficient for the demand.

A volunteer-led minibus service was set up, making 100 journeys a month, supported by 22 drivers.

Question 4

Project Successes

Answer 4

‘Lend a Hand’ Scheme: Volunteers helped people who were ill, disabled, or in need of care.

Youth Development Workshops: Provided teenagers with skills linked to future career opportunities.

Benefits Advice Scheme: Signposted economically disadvantaged individuals to state benefits, offering guidance.

Question 5

Challenges Not Tackled

Answer 5

Housing Access: Difficulty accessing affordable homes due to high property prices and planning policies.

Remoteness and Economic Opportunity: Issues of remoteness and lack of economic opportunities were not directly tackled.

Demographic Changes: The project did not fully address the changing demographics and associated challenges.