Published:
7:50 AM February 1, 2022
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for community projects which overcome loneliness and improve wellbeing.
The grants are being offered as part of North Somerset Council’s (NSC) ongoing work to tackle health inequalities across the area.
The funding is available for initiatives that act as social prescribing activities and services, helping to improve mental health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation and loneliness.
Social prescribing is when GPs, nurses, link workers and other health and care professionals refer people to a variety of local, non-clinical services and activities that improve health and wellbeing.
NSC is making the money available as part of its joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy which was launched last year.
Projects which include a significant nature-based element such as gardening or environmental activities can apply for up to £10,000 while other projects can apply for up to £5,000.
Cllr Mike Bell, deputy leader and executive member for public health, said: “We know the vital role community groups and…
