Wandworth Local Health and Care Plan - October 2019

43 Easy and quick access to services was highlighted as important by many More community and peer led drops-in and multi-disciplinary teams More advocate and buddy systems based in the community Mental health and drug and alcohol services working together Easy access to people with expertise to help, advise and provide information, including prevention and self- management to keep well More access to information, support from dieticians and physical activity An exploration of barriers to accessing self-management services Tailoring information and support for different cultures and language users was highlighted as important Community-based support groups, buddies and peer support (some already attended a community group that helped provide this support and felt it was very useful) When asked about services considering physical and mental health and wellbeing at the same time and about health and social care services working together, the following points were raised. Live Well Age Well The plan should include intergenerational projects with schools and young people to support in reducing social isolation More support networks, buddy systems and community activities and information about the support available – support for financing and resourcing community activities Advice and proactive access to services (rather than reactive) More services and support for dementia, including lifestyle services that can help as well as cognitive rehabilitation Most of the feedback received related to communities building resilience and increased access to services. It was noted that most of the actions in the plan relate to specific health services and interventions and suggested the voluntary sector will bring community-based support alongside services. However, it was felt that specific community capacity and resource building isn’t outlined in detail. The following feedback was provided about the plan in relation to dementia, isolation and about health and social care services working better together.