The Council is running a Community Wellbeing Day and we'd love to see you there!
Come to the Wesleyan Chapel on Thursday, 1 December 2022, 10am-2pm and 5pm-6pm.
Have a hot drink and find out about the support on offer from a variety of Council services and other organisations working to help island residents.
You will be able to:
- Find out about accessing insulation for your home. Inclusion Cornwall will be there to explain more about how Isles of Scilly residents may be able to access their home insulation scheme.
- Book a home fire safety visit. Book a home fire safety visit from our Fire and Rescue Service and find out about how to keep yourself safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide.
- Meet your community nursing team. Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust will be there to answer your questions.
- Borrow an iPad. Would you like to try using an iPad and get technical support to help you use the internet? Cornwall Rural Community Charity will be on hand to help you get online. Please note that some eligibility criteria apply.
- Book a slot with Citizens Advice. Book an appointment with a member of the Citizen's Advice team by emailing abigail.wrigley@scilly.gov.uk
- Talk to Healthwatch. Come and share your thoughts and experiences with your Healthwatch Isles of Scilly team.
- Meet your Wildlife Trust Nextdoor Nature Officer. Find out how your local Wildlife Trust team can help you make the most of our wonderful natural environment.
- Find out more about Council wellbeing support services. Meet the Active Scilly and Adult Social Care teams and find out more about the support your Council can offer.
You can also get further information about other sources of support, including the following:
- The health support services offered at St Mary's Health Centre, including advice about stopping smoking
- How to access support from the Isles of Scilly Health Visiting team
- Community Energy Plus - a social enterprise providing advice on how to make homes warmer and more energy efficient.
- With You - a charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
Publishing date:
Wednesday, 30 November, 2022