What is the aim of Healthier North Walsham
There are lots of people within local communities that struggle to find out what is happening locally and what support is available to them. This support may be a local social group or help with a long term health condition. It could be social economic or the person could be new to the area and just wants to get involved and meet new people. We want to be able to provide this information in a simple, user friendly, searchable database that will connect the person to the group they are looking for quickly and easily. Our main goal is to connect communities and enable everyone to access the help they need.
What area does Healthier North Walsham cover
Currently our directory covers national groups which you can access regardless of your location, and local groups which are predominantly in North Walsham however can extend as far as Norwich and other close towns such as Aylsham and Sheringham. The hope is that given time and the chance to expand and grow, we will cover the whole North Norfolk area as defined by NHS Norfolk & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group health.
Who is behind Healthier North Walsham
Healthier North Walsham is a project that started at Birchwood Medical Practice. It was created to try to put Birchwood Medical Practice more at the heart of the community as although we may not be able to look after everyone as a GP practice, we could be seen as the place to go for help and information and to be part of connecting the community.
The team is currently three strong with Amy Yaxley doing the hard work created by ideas from Wayne Catchpole (Practice Manager) & Lucy Shires (District Councillor Happisburgh Ward, North Norfolk District Council Mental Health Champion)
Who are we actively working with?
There are no groups or organisations that we will not talk to or work alongside, as long as there is a benefit for the local communities so please get in touch with us if you want to be listed within the directory. So far the following local organisations have been involved with our projects and ideas and we hope to develop new partnerships and links over time.
| Active Norfolk |  |
| North Walsham Play |  |
| North Walsham Good Neighbours |  |
| North Walsham Think Carer Network |  |
| North Walsham Football Club |  |
| North Walsham High School |  |
| Wellbeing |  |
| North Norfolk District Council |  |
| Yendell’s Health & Wellness Hub |  |
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