Local projects have been submitted from around the United Kingdom from a range of different organisations. The aim of the local projects is to share what is being done to improve health in the community. This section has not been peer reviewed and the BMJ Group makes no guarantee about the accuracy of the information supplied. For more information contact the organiser of the local project directly. For our full website terms and conditions please click here.
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| Description |
In order to tackle the impact of fuel poverty on health and wellbeing, the project uses a community development approach,
for example to make presentations to groups, referrals to energy efficiency programmes, and train community representatives.
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| Setting |
TADA (Tyrone, Armagh, Down, and Antrim) Rural Support Network |
| Population |
Those groups most at risk of fuel poverty, particularly older people, lone parent households and families with children under
16.
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| Intervention |
The project uses a community development approach to build partnerships and links with existing community networks to encourage
referrals to energy efficiency programmes.
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| Main Outcome |
Outcomes being measured include numbers of presentations to groups, referrals to energy efficiency programmes and numbers
of community representatives undergoing training.
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| Cost |
Start-up - The initial project costs were approximately £2500, involving office set up and IT.; Running costs - A budget of £20 000 has been allocated annually for three years. The training trainers scheme costs £4000. Primary running
costs include salary, publicity and meeting venues.; Total -
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| Contact Email |
energyprogramme@tiscali.co.uk |
| Description |
Falls and Injuries Prevention Exercise Service provides an evidence based exercise programme for frail elderly patients with
a history of accidentals falls or a profound fear of falling.
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| Setting |
Exercise classes are run at various venues across Wandsworth |
| Population |
Frail elderly patients with a history of accidentals falls or a profound fear of falling. |
| Intervention |
Evidence based exercise classes targeted at improving lower body strength and power |
| Main Outcome |
Assessment of patients before entry to FIPES and every three months. |
| Cost |
Start-up - Not known; Running costs - Total running costs: £75 000 per annum Current running costs are approximately £120 per class, which includes transport for
ten participants, instructor for 1.5 hours and venue costs.; Total -
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| Contact Email |
Edward.Poulter@SWLondon.nhs.uk |
| Description |
Offer practical help for older people who find it difficult to manage their homes |
| Setting |
Homes of older people |
| Population |
Older people, aged 55 years and over, living in Swansea |
| Intervention |
Point of referral and advocacy for older people to get help on home maintenance issues |
| Main Outcome |
Older people are supported and tasks are carried out by the most appropriate agency |
| Cost |
Start-up - N/A; Running costs - £30 001-40 000 £40 000 for 2005-6 including 20% for core management costs. Recruitment is £1300 per person and computers etc,
are charged to the project.; Total -
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| Contact Email |
services@ageconcernswansea.org.uk |
| Description |
Offers support to address health related quality of life |
| Setting |
Homes and hospitals |
| Population |
Older people aged 55 years and over, living in Swansea, who have recently been discharged from hospital or the Accident and
Emergency unit
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| Intervention |
Advice and support for older patients and their carers provided by a multidisciplinary team |
| Main Outcome |
Prevent readmission to hospital following discharge |
| Cost |
Start-up - ; Running costs - £201 000-300 000 per annum In 2005-6, the running costs were £247 000 including 20% for core management costs. Recruitment
is £1300 per person and computers etc, are charged to the project.; Total -
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| Contact Email |
hds@ageconcernswansea.org.uk |
| Description |
Offers practical help and advocacy for older people to find suitable accommodation. |
| Setting |
Age Concern walk-in advice centre |
| Population |
Older people aged over 55 years living in Swansea |
| Intervention |
Help older people to move into suitable accommodation |
| Main Outcome |
Older people have informed choices about appropriate housing |
| Cost |
Start-up - ; Running costs - £40 001-50 000 per annum £42 500 including 20% for core management costs. Recruitment is £1300 per person and computers are
charged to the project.; Total -
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| Contact Email |
services@ageconcernswansea.org.uk |
| Description |
Provide nutritious hot lunches five days a week at reasonable cost |
| Setting |
Brunswick Methodist Church, Swansea |
| Population |
Older people aged 50 years and over |
| Intervention |
Provide hot healthy meals and daily outings, and promote contact with other people |
| Main Outcome |
Healthier older people with regular social contacts |
| Cost |
Start-up - N/A The project was taken over from existing club run by volunteers.; Running costs - £60 001-70 000 for 2005-6 including 20% for core management costs. Recruitment is £1300 per person and computers are charged
to the project.; Total -
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| Contact Email |
services@ageconcernswansea.org.uk |
| Description |
A specialist multidisciplinary falls risk assessment service for older people who have fallen or are concerned about falling |
| Setting |
Council sheltered housing schemes, charitable organisations directed at older people and community-based heath venues. |
| Population |
Older people living in Wandsworth who have fallen or are at risk of falling. |
| Intervention |
Assess older people using a risk profile that measures 39 risk factors for falling and make individual recommendations to
reduce their risk of falling.
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| Main Outcome |
Reduction in the risk of falling following specific recommendations |
| Cost |
Start-up - None as staff were already available; Running costs - £30 000 for the total project; Total - |
| Contact Email |
Bernadette.Kennedy@wpct.nhs.uk |
| Description |
An approach to partnership working in a health community |
| Setting |
A health community |
| Population |
The elderly, those with long term conditions and those in need of elective care in South Devon. |
| Intervention |
The Integrated Care Network (ICN) enabled the health community to understand key drivers for success. This led to the development
of a strategy which we are still implementing. Critical elements of the strategy are: a patient centred approach; a drive
for sustainable solutions; focus on effective relationships; integration of health and social care.
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| Main Outcome |
To date the ICN has delivered substantial benefits including achievement of key national targets, a reduction in bed use of
70 000 days per year and financial balance for the health community. The ICN has generated significant service improvement
and several exemplar projects.
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| Cost |
Start-up - The initial start-up costs were insignificant.; Running costs - The ICN describes the business model for the community so it is the Primary Care Trust allocation.; Total - |
| Contact Email |
Sasha Karakusevic: Sasha.Karakusevic@nhs.net Tony Parr: tparr@nhs.net Peter Colclough: peter.colclough@nhs.net |
