Agenda item

Keith Dodd, Project Manager – Universal Information and Advice, was welcomed to the meeting.   

Members heard how Live Well Barnsley was an online resource with information from over 1,000 organisations providing wellbeing, care and support services.

The website was primarily aimed at users to help themselves, supporting the early help ethos, but could also be used by council, voluntary and community sector, and NHS staff. 

It was noted that 1,000 organisations were registered, but content would be continually added to.  It was noted this would include more leisure based activities.  Entries were searchable by postcode and searches could be further refined.

The site was supported so information would be kept up to date, with every record checked twice a year.  The site was free to use and included a facility for leaving feedback.

A formal launch was currently being planned, and Members were asked to use, promote and give feedback on the service.  It was agreed that if posters and leaflets were forwarded, these would be circulated by Members, and this would be put on the agenda of Ward Alliance meetings in the area.

RESOLVED that thanks be given for the update on Live Well Barnsley.