Mental Health Awareness Week is underway, and runs from 9th – 15th May. Parish and town councils can play a key role in helping members of their communities look after their mental health. You can find out more about how councils can help on the NALC website here.
A jointly-produced NALC and LGA guide on tackling loneliness outlines various ways local councils and principal authorities can work together.
The Reaching Out guide has practical advice, guidance and case studies, and focusses four key themes:
- Making Connections – finding ways to reach and understand the needs of those experiencing loneliness
- Making a Difference – providing services that directly improve the number and quality of relationships that people have
- Linking Up – giving support such as transport and technology to help sustain connections
- The Right Environment – creating the right structures and conditions locally to support those affected by, or at risk of, loneliness.
You can read more, and download the Reaching Out Guide by clicking here.