Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this report, which proposes to extend funding that will support older people in the COVID-19 Recovery Phase whilst trying to ensure that money contributed to the projects get well utilised.  All providers are continually adapting their service delivery to reflect the current Covid safe working practises and lockdown restrictions.   Really strong partnerships have been formed, with partners talking to each other for the benefit of older people in the community, supported by the Health and Wellbeing group and the Community Matron. 

An additional £2000 has been provided for winter warmer packs to be distributed to older people in the community.  The packs will also include falls prevention and exercise information; reminiscence activities; toothbrush packs and information on local organisations providing help and support. 

It was reported that when vaccines are rolled out, possibly as early as next month, there may be a role for the Area Council in terms of providing transport to vaccination centres.  Once more is known, this will be brought to the North Area Council, as it is likely that older and vulnerable people will be a priority group. 

RESOLVED that

(i)            The North Area Council continues to fund Age UK Barnsley to provide support for older people in the North Area for a further 6 months; and

(ii)          Provides £2000 of additional funding for the Winter Warmer Packs.