Issue - meetings

A presentation from Ascend on social isolation, the issues and solutions.

The presentation will be circulated with the minutes.

Margaret Gallagher (MG) presented the work that ASCEND deliver in South Oxhey in providing relief to those in need.  The presentation focused on those who were experiencing loneliness and social isolation, the reasons for this and some of the work that was being done by ASCEND to address this in South Oxhey .

A copy of the presentation is provided with the minutes.

A Member described work that he was involved in through his church in supporting young people.  He asked how much of a role the council should be leading on this and how much the council should be supporting other organisations to deliver this independently of the councils.

MG responded that what was needed was joined up working between the public and voluntary sector to fill the gaps that exist. Literacy issues were provided as a barrier to many and there was a lack of consistent funding to provide the necessary programmes. 

RESOLVED:

That the content of the presentation be noted.