Northern Fells

Question 1

Where is the project located?

Answer 1

Northern Cumbria

Question 2

What are the project objectives?

Answer 2

• Trialing the increase of services in rural areas
• Identifying the causes of social exclusion
• Identifying unmet health + social needs of rural residents and working with them to find solutions

Question 3

Which groups did the project target?

Answer 3

• The elderly
• The young
• People with disabilities
• Carers
• Young parents
• Unemployed
• Low income

Question 4

What are some of the services offered?

Answer 4

• Mini-bus service - provides 100 journeys a month to those without access to transport
• Benefits Advice Scheme - elderly better educated
• Youth development offering courses + workshops
• Lend-a-hand group - for disabled